World English Bible
"For in much wisdom is much grief; and he who increases knowledge increases sorrow."
— Ecclesiastes 1:18, World English Bible
“For in much wisdom is much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow. ”
“For in much wisdom is much grief; and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow. ”
“For with great wisdom comes great frustration; whoever increases his knowledge merely increases his heartache.”
“Because in much wisdom there is much indignation: and he that addeth knowledge, addeth also labour. ”
“Because in much wisdom is much grief, and increase of knowledge is increase of sorrow.”
“For in much wisdom is much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow. ”
That which is crooked can't be made straight; and that which is lacking can't be counted.
I said to myself, "Behold, I have obtained for myself great wisdom above all who were before me in Jerusalem. Yes, my heart has had great experience of wisdom and knowledge."
I applied my heart to know wisdom, and to know madness and folly. I perceived that this also was a chasing after wind.
For in much wisdom is much grief; and he who increases knowledge increases sorrow.