Ecclesiastes 1:18

For in much wisdom is much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Ecclesiastes 1:18

BSB

For with much wisdom comes much sorrow, and as knowledge grows, grief increases.

AKJV

For in much wisdom is much grief: and he that increases knowledge increases sorrow.

CPDV

Because of this, with much wisdom there is also much anger. And whoever adds knowledge, also adds hardship.

ERV

For in much wisdom is much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow.

NHEB

For in much wisdom is much grief; and he who increases knowledge increases sorrow.

SMT

For in abundance of wisdom, abundance of trouble: and he adding knowledge will increase pain.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Ecclesiastes 1:18

ForinmuchH7230Noun Masculine wisdomH2451Noun FeminineismuchH7230Noun Masculine griefH3708Noun MasculineandhethatincreasethH3254Verb knowledgeH1847Noun increasethH3254Verb sorrowH4341Noun Masculine

Commentary for Ecclesiastes 1:18

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Ecclesiastes 1:18

Summary

Increased wisdom brings greater emotional suffering

Event

Describing wisdom's cost

Estimated Time Period

c. 950 BC