Ecclesiastes 1:18

In 11 translations

BSB

For with much wisdom comes much sorrow, and as knowledge grows, grief increases.

KJV

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

WEB

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

ASV

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

LSV

for in abundance of wisdom [is] abundance of sadness, and he who adds knowledge adds pain.”

YLT

for, in abundance of wisdom [is] abundance of sadness, and he who addeth knowledge addeth pain.'

DBY

For in much wisdom is much vexation, and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow.

DRC

Because In much wisdom there is much indignation: and he that addeth knowledge, addeth also labour.

GNV

For in the multitude of wisedome is much griefe: and he that increaseth knowledge, increaseth sorowe.

JPS

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

LXXE

For in the abundance of wisdom is abundance of knowledge; and he that increases knowledge will increase sorrow.

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Original-language editions

WLC

כִּ֛י בְּרֹ֥ב חָכְמָ֖ה רָב־כָּ֑עַס וְיוֹסִ֥יף דַּ֖עַת יוֹסִ֥יף מַכְאֽוֹב׃

LXX-Br

Ὅτι ἐν πλήθει σοφίας πλῆθος γνώσεως, καὶ ὁ προστιθεὶς γνῶσιν, προσθήσει ἄλγημα.

In the reference works topics that cite this verse

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Cross-references most cited first

• Job 28:28And He said to man, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.’”
• Ecclesiastes 12:12–13And by these, my son, be further warned: There is no end to the making of many books, and much study wearies the body. When all has been heard, the conclusion of the matter is this: Fear God and keep His commandments,…
• 1 Corinthians 3:18–20Let no one deceive himself. If any of you thinks he is wise in this age, he should become a fool, so that he may become wise. For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in God’s sight. As it is written: “He catches…
• Ecclesiastes 7:16Do not be overly righteous, and do not make yourself too wise. Why should you destroy yourself?
• Ecclesiastes 2:23Indeed, all his days are filled with grief, and his task is sorrowful; even at night, his mind does not rest. This too is futile.
• James 3:13–17Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good conduct, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. But if you harbor bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast in…
• Ecclesiastes 2:15So I said to myself, “The fate of the fool will also befall me. What then have I gained by being wise?” And I said to myself that this too is futile.

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