Verse Comparison: Ecclesiastes 1:18
American Standard Version
For in much wisdom is much grief; and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow.
Amplified® Bible
For in much [human] wisdom is much vexation, and he who increases knowledge increases sorrow.
Darby English Version
For in much wisdom is much vexation, and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow.
King James Version
For in much wisdom is much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow.
Revised Standard Version
For in much wisdom is much vexation,
and he who increases knowledge increases sorrow.
Young's Literal Translation
for, in abundance of wisdom `is' abundance of sadness, and he who addeth knowledge addeth pain.'
