Parallel Verses
Lexham Expanded Bible
For in much wisdom [is] much frustration, and whoever increases knowledge increases sorrow.
New American Standard Bible
Because
King James Version
For in much wisdom is much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow.
Holman Bible
as knowledge increases, grief increases.
International Standard Version
For with much wisdom there is much sorrow; the more someone adds to knowledge, the more someone adds to grief.
A Conservative Version
For in much wisdom is much grief, and he who increases knowledge increases sorrow.
American Standard Version
For in much wisdom is much grief; and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow.
Amplified
For in much [human] wisdom there is much displeasure and exasperation; increasing knowledge increases sorrow.
Bible in Basic English
Because in much wisdom is much grief, and increase of knowledge is increase of sorrow.
Darby Translation
For in much wisdom is much vexation, and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow.
Julia Smith Translation
For in abundance of wisdom, abundance of trouble: and he adding knowledge will increase pain.
King James 2000
For in much wisdom is much grief: and he that increases knowledge increases sorrow.
Modern King James verseion
For in much wisdom is much grief; and he who increases knowledge increases sorrow.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
For where much wisdom is, there is also great travail and disquietness; and the more knowledge a man hath, the more is his care.
NET Bible
For with great wisdom comes great frustration; whoever increases his knowledge merely increases his heartache.
New Heart English Bible
For in much wisdom is much grief; and he who increases knowledge increases sorrow.
The Emphasized Bible
For, in much wisdom, is much vexation, - and, he that increaseth knowledge, increaseth pain.
Webster
For in much wisdom is much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow.
World English Bible
For in much wisdom is much grief; and he who increases knowledge increases sorrow.
Youngs Literal Translation
for, in abundance of wisdom is abundance of sadness, and he who addeth knowledge addeth pain.'
Themes
Knowledge » May become a hinderance instead of a help to men » Adds to the burden of life
Knowledge » Danger of » Adds to the burden of life
Topics
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Ecclesiastes 1:18
Prayers for Ecclesiastes 1:18
Verse Info
Context Readings
Qohelet Introduces His Quest
17 So {I dedicated myself} to learn about wisdom and [to] learn about delusion and folly. However, I discovered that this also [is] chasing wind. 18 For in much wisdom [is] much frustration, and whoever increases knowledge increases sorrow.
Cross References
Job 28:28
And to the human beings he said, 'Look, the fear of the Lord [is] wisdom, and to depart from evil [is] understanding.'"
Ecclesiastes 2:15
So I said {to myself}, "{If I also suffer the same fate as the fool}, {what advantage is my great wisdom}?" So I said {to myself}, "This also [is] vanity!"
Ecclesiastes 2:23
All his days [are] painful, his labor [brings] grief, and his heart cannot rest at night. This also [is] vanity!
Ecclesiastes 7:16
Do not be excessively righteous, and do not act excessively wise, lest you destroy yourself.
Ecclesiastes 12:12-13
My son, be careful {about anything beyond these things}. For the writing of books is endless, and too much study {is wearisome}.
1 Corinthians 3:18-20
Let no one deceive himself. If anyone thinks [himself] to be wise among you in this age, let him become a fool, in order that he may become wise.
James 3:13-17
Who [is] wise and understanding among you? Let him show by his good behavior his works, with the humility of wisdom.