Ecclesiastes 1:18

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

Job 28:28

And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; And to depart from evil is understanding.

Ecclesiastes 2:15

Then said I in my heart, As it happeneth to the fool, so will it happen even to me; and why was I then more wise? Then said I in my heart, that this also is vanity.

Ecclesiastes 2:23

For all his days are but'sorrows, and his travail is grief; yea, even in the night his heart taketh no rest. This also is vanity.

Ecclesiastes 7:16

Be not righteous overmuch; neither make thyself overwise: why shouldest thou destroy thyself?

Ecclesiastes 12:12-13

And furthermore, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh.

1 Corinthians 3:18-20

Let no man deceive himself. If any man thinketh that he is wise among you in this world, let him become a fool, that he may become wise.

James 3:13-17

Who is wise and understanding among you? let him show by his good life his works in meekness of wisdom.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

Bible References

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Ecclesiastes 2:15
Then said I in my heart, As it happeneth to the fool, so will it happen even to me; and why was I then more wise? Then said I in my heart, that this also is vanity.
Ecclesiastes 7:16
Be not righteous overmuch; neither make thyself overwise: why shouldest thou destroy thyself?
Ecclesiastes 12:12
And furthermore, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh.
Job 28:28
And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; And to depart from evil is understanding.
1 Corinthians 3:18
Let no man deceive himself. If any man thinketh that he is wise among you in this world, let him become a fool, that he may become wise.
James 3:13
Who is wise and understanding among you? let him show by his good life his works in meekness of wisdom.

General references

Ecclesiastes 1:14
I have seen all the works that are done under the sun; and, behold, all is vanity and a striving after wind.
Ecclesiastes 6:11
Seeing there are many things that increase vanity, what is man the better?

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