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Ecclesiastes 1:18

For in much wisdom is much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow.
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English Standard Version

For in much wisdom is much vexation, and he who increases knowledge increases sorrow.

New International Version

For with much wisdom comes much sorrow; the more knowledge, the more grief.

Catholic Public Domain Version

Because of this, with much wisdom there is also much anger. And whoever adds knowledge, also adds hardship