Ecclesiastes 1:18

Tree of Life Version

For with much wisdom comes much grief, and whoever keeps increasing knowledge, increases heartache.

Cross References

Job 28:28

And He said to mankind, ‘The fear of the Lord —that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.”’

Ecclesiastes 2:15

Then said I in my heart: “I, even I, will have the same destiny as a fool. So why have I become so wise?” I said in my heart, “This too is meaningless.”

Ecclesiastes 2:23

For all his days, his work is pain and grief. Even at night his mind does not rest. This also is futility.

Ecclesiastes 7:16

Do not be overly righteous nor overly wise— why confound yourself?