Nehr · Ecclesiastes 1

Ecclesiastes 1:18

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

Ecclesiastes 1:18, King James Version
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World English Bible (WEB)

For in much wisdom is much grief; and he who increases knowledge increases sorrow.

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

for, in abundance of wisdom <FI>is<Fi> abundance of sadness, and he who addeth knowledge addeth pain.'

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