Ecclesiastes 7:23

All this have I proved by wisdom: I said, I will be wise; but it was far from me.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Ecclesiastes 7:23

BSB

All this I tested by wisdom, saying, "I resolve to be wise." But it was beyond me.

AKJV

All this have I proved by wisdom: I said, I will be wise; but it was far from me.

CPDV

I have tested everything in wisdom. I have said: "I will be wise." And wisdom withdrew farther from me,

ERV

All this have I proved in wisdom: I said, I will be wise; but it was far from me.

NHEB

All this have I proved in wisdom. I said, "I will be wise;" but it was far from me.

SMT

All this I proved by wisdom: I said I will be wise, and it was removed far off from me.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Ecclesiastes 7:23

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Commentary for Ecclesiastes 7:23

Please note: this is not Scripture

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

Overview of Ecclesiastes 7:23

Summary

Wisdom's reach exceeds human grasp

Event

Attempting but failing to achieve wisdom

Estimated Time Period

c. 3rd century BC