Ecclesiastes 1:18

For with much wisdom is much sorrow;
as knowledge increases, grief increases.

Job 28:28

He said to mankind,
“The fear of the Lord is this: wisdom.
And to turn from evil is understanding.”

Ecclesiastes 2:15

So I said to myself, “What happens to the fool will also happen to me. Why then have I been overly wise?” And I said to myself that this is also futile.

Ecclesiastes 2:23

For all his days are filled with grief, and his occupation is sorrowful; even at night, his mind does not rest. This too is futile.

Ecclesiastes 7:16

Don’t be excessively righteous, and don’t be overly wise. Why should you destroy yourself?

Ecclesiastes 12:12-13

But beyond these, my son, be warned: there is no end to the making of many books, and much study wearies the body.

1 Corinthians 3:18-20

No one should deceive himself. If anyone among you thinks he is wise in this age, he must become foolish so that he can become wise.

James 3:13-17

Who is wise and has understanding among you? He should show his works by good conduct with wisdom’s gentleness.

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Ecclesiastes 1:18

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

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Ecclesiastes 1:14

Ecclesiastes 6:11

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