16 I said in my heart, “I have acquired great (A)wisdom, surpassing all who were over Jerusalem before me, and my heart has had great experience of wisdom and knowledge.” 17 And I (B)applied my heart to know wisdom and to know (C)madness and folly. I perceived that this also is but (D)a striving after wind.

18 For (E)in much wisdom is much vexation,
    and he who increases knowledge increases sorrow.

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