Ecclesiastes 1:18

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

Cross References (7)

  • Job 28:28 (15)

    And He said to man, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.’”

  • Ecclesiastes 12:12–13 (14)

    And by these, my son, be further warned: There is no end to the making of many books, and much study wearies the body.

  • 1 Corinthians 3:18–20 (12)

    Let 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

  • Ecclesiastes 7:16 (9)

    Do not be overly righteous, and do not make yourself too wise. Why should you destroy yourself?

  • Ecclesiastes 2:23 (8)

    Indeed, all his days are filled with grief, and his task is sorrowful; even at night, his mind does not rest. This too i

  • James 3:13–17 (8)

    Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good conduct, by deeds done in the humility that comes f

  • Ecclesiastes 2:15 (7)

    So 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 my