Ecclesiastes 1:18

For with much wisdom there is much sorrow; the more someone adds to knowledge, the more someone adds to grief.

Job 28:28

He has commanded mankind: "To fear the Lord that is wisdom; to move away from evil that is understanding.'"

Ecclesiastes 2:15

Then I told myself, "Whatever happens to the fool will happen also to me. Therefore what's the point in being so wise?" And I told myself that this also is pointless.

Ecclesiastes 2:23

Indeed, all of his days are filled with sorrow, and his struggles bring grief. In fact, his mind remains restless throughout the night. This is pointless, too!

Ecclesiastes 7:16

Do not be overly righteous, nor be overly wise. Why be self-destructive?

Ecclesiastes 12:12-13

So learn from them, my son. There is no end to the crafting of many books, and too much study wearies the body.

1 Corinthians 3:18-20

Let no one deceive himself. If any of you thinks he is wise in the ways of this world, he must become a fool to become really wise.

James 3:13-17

Who among you is wise and understanding? Let him show by his noble conduct that his actions are done humbly and wisely.

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 I told myself, "Whatever happens to the fool will happen also to me. Therefore what's the point in being so wise?" And I told myself that this also is pointless.
Ecclesiastes 7:16
Do not be overly righteous, nor be overly wise. Why be self-destructive?
Ecclesiastes 12:12
So learn from them, my son. There is no end to the crafting of many books, and too much study wearies the body.
Job 28:28
He has commanded mankind: "To fear the Lord that is wisdom; to move away from evil that is understanding.'"
1 Corinthians 3:18
Let no one deceive himself. If any of you thinks he is wise in the ways of this world, he must become a fool to become really wise.
James 3:13
Who among you is wise and understanding? Let him show by his noble conduct that his actions are done humbly and wisely.

General references

Ecclesiastes 1:14
I observed every activity done on earth. My conclusion: all of it is pointless like chasing after the wind.
Ecclesiastes 6:11
Because many words lead to pointlessness, how do people benefit from this? 12Who knows what is best for people in this life, every day of their pointless lives that they pass through like a shadow? Who informs people on earth what will come along after them?

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