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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

All this I tested by wisdom, saying, “I resolve to be wise.” But it was beyond me.

World English Bible (WEB)

All this I have proved in wisdom. I said, “I will be wise”; but it was far from me.

King James Version (KJV)

All this have I proved by wisdom: I said, I will be wise; but it was far from me.

American Standard Version (ASV)

All this have I proved in wisdom: I said, I will be wise; but it was far from me.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

All this I have put to the test by wisdom; I said, I will be wise, but it was far from me.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Todas estas cosas probé con sabiduría, diciendo: Hacerme he sabio: mas ella se alejó de mí.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

He hecho lo posible por ser sabio. Dije: «Yo quiero ser sabio», pero fue inútil.

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