Ecclesiastes 1:18

1:18 For with great wisdom comes great frustration;

whoever increases his knowledge merely increases his heartache.

Ecclesiastes 2:13

2:13 I realized that wisdom is preferable to folly,

just as light is preferable to darkness:

Ecclesiastes 7:19

Wisdom Needed Because No One is Truly Righteous

7:19 Wisdom gives a wise person more protection

than ten rulers in a city.

Ecclesiastes 9:18

9:18 Wisdom is better than weapons of war,

but one sinner can destroy much that is good.


tn This term does not appear in the Hebrew text, but is supplied in the translation for clarity.

tn This term does not appear in the Hebrew text, but is supplied in the translation for clarity.

tn This term does not appear in the Hebrew text, but is supplied in the translation for clarity.

tn This term does not appear in the Hebrew text, but is supplied in the translation for clarity.

tn Heb “and I saw that there is profit for wisdom more than folly.”

tn Heb “gives strength.”