Ecclesiastes 1:16-18 - The Spokesman Begins To Study Life

16 I thought to myself, "I have become much wiser than any of my predecessors who ruled over Jerusalem; I have acquired much wisdom and knowledge." 17 So I decided to discern the benefit of wisdom and knowledge over foolish behavior and ideas; however, I concluded that even this endeavor is like trying to chase the wind!

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


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