Ecclesiastes 1:18

Complete Jewish Bible

¹⁸For in much wisdom is much grief;
the more knowledge, the more suffering.

Ecclesiastes 1:18

New International Version

¹⁸For with much wisdom comes much sorrow;^(A)
the more knowledge, the more grief.^(B)

³Grief is better than laughter,
for sadness can improve a person.

³Frustration is better than laughter,^(A)
because a sad face is good for the heart.

Complete Jewish Bible (CJB)

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