Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
For in much wisdom is much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow.
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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.
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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?