Ecclesiastes 1:18
▸ Hear this chapter, lit word by wordFor in much wisdom is much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow.
— Ecclesiastes 1:18, King James Version
In other translations
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.'