And he said to man, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.’”
Ecclesiastes 1:18 - English Standard Version 2016 For in much wisdom is much vexation, and he who increases knowledge increases sorrow. 更多版本King 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 he said to man, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.’”
Then I said in my heart, “What happens to the fool will happen to me also. Why then have I been so very wise?” And I said in my heart that this also is vanity.
For all his days are full of sorrow, and his work is a vexation. Even in the night his heart does not rest. This also is vanity.
Be not overly righteous, and do not make yourself too wise. Why should you destroy yourself?