Berean Standard Bible
“For with much wisdom comes much sorrow, and as knowledge grows, grief increases.”
The Teacher explains that his pursuit of wisdom and knowledge brought no satisfaction. He sums up the experience in a short saying.
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
For with much wisdom comes much sorrow, and as knowledge grows, grief increases.
World English Bible (WEB)
For in much wisdom is much grief; and he who increases knowledge increases sorrow.
King James Version (KJV)
For in much wisdom is much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow.
American Standard Version (ASV)
For in much wisdom is much grief; and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
Because in much wisdom is much grief, and increase of knowledge is increase of sorrow.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
Porque en la mucha sabiduría hay mucha molestia; y quien añade ciencia, añade dolor.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
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