Ecclesiastes 1:17-18

King James Version

¹⁷And I gave my heart to know wisdom, and to know madness and folly: I perceived that this also is vexation of spirit.

¹⁸For in much wisdom is much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow.

Ecclesiastes 1:17-18

English Standard Version

¹⁷And I ^(A)applied my heart to know wisdom and to know ^(B)madness and folly. I perceived that this also is but ^(C)a striving after wind.

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

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