Ecclesiastes 1:18

For with great wisdom comes great frustration; whoever increases his knowledge merely increases his heartache.

Job 28:28

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

Ecclesiastes 2:15

So I thought to myself, "The fate of the fool will happen even to me! Then what did I gain by becoming so excessively wise?" So I lamented to myself, "The benefits of wisdom are ultimately meaningless!"

Ecclesiastes 2:23

For all day long his work produces pain and frustration, and even at night his mind cannot relax! This also is futile!

Ecclesiastes 7:16

So do not be excessively righteous or excessively wise; otherwise you might be disappointed.

Ecclesiastes 12:12-13

Be warned, my son, of anything in addition to them. There is no end to the making of many books, and much study is exhausting to the body.

1 Corinthians 3:18-20

Guard against self-deception, each of you. If someone among you thinks he is wise in this age, let him become foolish so that he can become wise.

James 3:13-17

Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct he should show his works done in the gentleness that wisdom brings.

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
So I thought to myself, "The fate of the fool will happen even to me! Then what did I gain by becoming so excessively wise?" So I lamented to myself, "The benefits of wisdom are ultimately meaningless!"
Ecclesiastes 7:16
So do not be excessively righteous or excessively wise; otherwise you might be disappointed.
Ecclesiastes 12:12
Be warned, my son, of anything in addition to them. There is no end to the making of many books, and much study is exhausting to the body.
Job 28:28
And he said to mankind, 'The fear of the Lord -- that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.'"
1 Corinthians 3:18
Guard against self-deception, each of you. If someone among you thinks he is wise in this age, let him become foolish so that he can become wise.
James 3:13
Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct he should show his works done in the gentleness that wisdom brings.

General references

Ecclesiastes 1:14
I reflected on everything that is accomplished by man on earth, and I concluded: Everything he has accomplished is futile -- like chasing the wind!
Ecclesiastes 6:11
The more one argues with words, the less he accomplishes. How does that benefit him?

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