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 said in my heart, "As it happens to the fool, so will it happen even to me; and why was I then more wise?" Then I said in my heart that this also is vanity.
Ecclesiastes 7:16
Don't be overly righteous, neither make yourself overly wise. Why should you destroy yourself?
Ecclesiastes 12:12
Furthermore, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh.
Job 28:28
To man he said, 'Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom. To depart from evil is understanding.'"
1 Corinthians 3:18
Let no one deceive himself. If anyone thinks that he is wise among you in this world, let him become a fool, that he may become wise.
James 3:13
Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by his good conduct that his deeds are done in gentleness of wisdom.

General references

Ecclesiastes 1:14
I have seen all the works that are done under the sun; and behold, all is vanity and a chasing after wind.
Ecclesiastes 6:11
For there are many words that create vanity. What does that profit man?