He said to mankind, ‘The fear of the Lord #– #that is wisdom. And to turn from evil is understanding.’
Ecclesiastes 1:18 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised For with much wisdom is much sorrow; as knowledge increases, grief increases. 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. |
He said to mankind, ‘The fear of the Lord #– #that is wisdom. And to turn from evil is understanding.’
So I said to myself, ‘What happens to the fool will also happen to me. Why then have I been overly wise? ’ And I said to myself that this is also futile.
For all his days are filled with grief, and his occupation is sorrowful; even at night, his mind does not rest. This too is futile.
Don’t be excessively righteous, and don’t be overly wise. Why should you destroy yourself?