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Ecclesiastes 1:17-18 (NIRV)

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¹⁷ Then I used my mind to understand what it really means to be wise. And I wanted to know what foolish pleasure is all about. But I found out that that's also like chasing the wind. ¹⁸ A lot of human wisdom leads to a lot of sorrow. More knowledge only brings more sadness.


This passage relates to the following topic(s):
(v. 18) Word of God / Teaching / Knowledge - The more knowledge, the more grief
(v. 18) Wisdom / Understanding / Stupidity - With much wisdom comes much sorrow

This passage relates to the following question(s):
(v. 17) Is wisdom a source of grief and sorrow or enjoyment? With much wisdom comes much sorrow