18Because In much wisdom there is much indignation: and he that addeth knowledge, addeth also labour.


In Context

15 The perverse are hard to be corrected, and the number of fools is infinite.

16 I have spoken in my heart, saying: Behold I am become great, and have gone beyond all in wisdom, that were before me in Jerusalem: and my mind hath contemplated many things wisely, and I have learned.

17 And I have given my heart to know prudence, and learning, and errors, and folly: and I have perceived that in these also there was labour, and vexation of spirit,

18 Because In much wisdom there is much indignation: and he that addeth knowledge, addeth also labour.

Ecclesiastes 1:18 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

1:18For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

1:18For with much wisdom comes much sorrow; the more knowledge, the more grief.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

1:18For in much wisdom is much grief; and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

1:18For in much wisdom is much vexation, and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

1:18For in much wisdom is much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

1:18For in much wisdom is much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

1:18For in much wisdom is much grief; and he who increases knowledge increases sorrow.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

1:18for, in abundance of wisdom is abundance of sadness, and he who addeth knowledge addeth pain.'

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

1:18For in much wisdom is much grief: and he that increases knowledge increases sorrow.