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For in much wisdom is much grief, And he who increases knowledge increases sorrow.
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American Standard Version
For in much wisdom is much grief; and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow.
Christian Standard Bible
For with much wisdom is much sorrow; as knowledge increases, grief increases.
English Standard Version
For in much wisdom is much vexation, and he who increases knowledge increases sorrow.
King James Version
For in much wisdom is much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow.
New American Standard Bible
Because in much wisdom there is much grief; and increasing knowledge results in increasing pain.
New International Version
For with much wisdom comes much sorrow; the more knowledge, the more grief.
New Living Translation
The greater my wisdom, the greater my grief. To increase knowledge only increases sorrow.
World English Bible
For in much wisdom is much grief; and he who increases knowledge increases sorrow.