Ecclesiastes 1:18

For in much wisdom is much vexation, and he who increases knowledge increases sorrow.

Job 28:28

And he said to man, 'Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.'"

Ecclesiastes 2:15

Then I said in my heart, "What happens to the fool will happen to me also. Why then have I been so very wise?" And I said in my heart that this also is vanity.

Ecclesiastes 2:23

For all his days are full of sorrow, and his work is a vexation. Even in the night his heart does not rest. This also is vanity.

Ecclesiastes 7:16

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

Ecclesiastes 12:12-13

My son, beware of anything beyond these. Of making many books there is no end, and much study is a weariness of the flesh.

1 Corinthians 3:18-20

Let no one deceive himself. If anyone among you thinks that he is wise in this age, let him become a fool that he may become wise.

James 3:13-17

Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct let him show his works in the meekness of wisdom.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

Bible References

For in

Ecclesiastes 2:15
Then I said in my heart, "What happens to the fool will happen to me also. Why then have I been so very wise?" And I said in my heart that this also is vanity.
Ecclesiastes 7:16
Be not overly righteous, and do not make yourself too wise. Why should you destroy yourself?
Ecclesiastes 12:12
My son, beware of anything beyond these. Of making many books there is no end, and much study is a weariness of the flesh.
Job 28:28
And he said to man, 'Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.'"
1 Corinthians 3:18
Let no one deceive himself. If anyone among you thinks that he is wise in this age, let him become a fool that he may become wise.
James 3:13
Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct let him show his works in the meekness of wisdom.

General references

Ecclesiastes 1:14
I have seen everything that is done under the sun, and behold, all is vanity and a striving after wind.
Ecclesiastes 6:11
The more words, the more vanity, and what is the advantage to man?

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