Ecclesiastes 7:23

All this have I proved by wisdom: I said, I will be wise; but it was far from me.
— Ecclesiastes 7:23, King James Version

In other translations

World English Bible (WEB)

All this have I proved in wisdom. I said, "I will be wise;" but it was far from me.

American Standard Version (ASV)

All this have I proved in wisdom: I said, I will be wise; but it was far from me.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

All this I have tried by wisdom; I have said, 'I am wise,' and it <FI>is<Fi> far from me.