And unto man he said,\par\tab Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom;\par\tab And to depart from evil is understanding.\par
Ecclesiastes 1:18 - American Standard Version 2015 For in much wisdom is much grief; and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow.\par Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 For in much wisdom is much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition For in much [human] wisdom is much vexation, and he who increases knowledge increases sorrow. American Standard Version (1901) For in much wisdom is much grief; and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow. Common English Bible Remember: In much wisdom is much aggravation; the more knowledge, the more pain. Catholic Public Domain Version Because of this, with much wisdom there is also much anger. And whoever adds knowledge, also adds hardship. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Because In much wisdom there is much indignation: and he that addeth knowledge, addeth also labour. |
And unto man he said,\par\tab Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom;\par\tab And to depart from evil is understanding.\par
Then said I in my heart, As it happeneth to the fool, so will it happen even to me; and why was I then more wise? Then said I in my heart, that this also is vanity.
For all his days are {\i but} sorrows, and his travail is grief; yea, even in the night his heart taketh no rest. This also is vanity.\par
Be not righteous overmuch; neither make thyself overwise: why shouldest thou destroy thyself?