Ecclesiastes 1:18
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King James Version (modern wording)
For in much wisdom is much grief: and he that increases knowledge increases sorrow.
Ecclesiastes 1:18 (KJV)
American Standard Version
For in much wisdom is much grief; and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow.
Ecclesiastes 1:18 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
For with much wisdom comes much sorrow, and as knowledge grows, grief increases.
Ecclesiastes 1:18 (BSB)
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What does Ecclesiastes 1:18 say?
Ecclesiastes 1:18 in modern King James wording reads: "For in much wisdom is much grief: and he that increases knowledge increases sorrow."
Where is Ecclesiastes 1:18 found in the Bible?
Ecclesiastes 1:18 is verse 18 of chapter 1 of the book of Ecclesiastes, in the Old Testament. Ecclesiastes has 12 chapters.
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