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
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.
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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?