Ecclesiastes 1:18 Cross References - VIN

¹⁸ For in much wisdom is much vexation, And he who adds knowledge adds pain."

²⁸ And he said unto man, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to eschew evil is understanding.

¹⁵ Then I said in my heart: "As it happens to the fool, so it will happen to me. Why have I been so wise?" Then I said in my heart: "This also is vanity."

²³ All his days are sorrow, and his work is full of grief. Even in the night his heart has no rest. This again is vanity.

¹⁶ Do not be righteous overmuch, neither make yourself overwise; why destroy yourself?

¹² And further, my son, be admonished by these: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh. ¹³ Now that all has been heard, here is the final conclusion: Fear God and obey his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man.

¹⁸ Let no one deceive himself. If any of you thinks he is wise in this age, he should become a fool, so that he may become wise. ¹⁹ For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in God’s sight. As it is written: “He catches the wise in their craftiness.” ²⁰ And again, “The Lord knows that the thoughts of the wise are futile.”

¹³ Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good conduct, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. ¹⁴ But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast in it or deny the truth. ¹⁵ Such wisdom does not come from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. ¹⁶ For where there is jealousy and selfish ambition, there is disorder and every evil practice. ¹⁷ But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peaceable, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere.