Ecclesiastes 1:13-18

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[13] I applied my heart to seek and to search out by wisdom concerning all that is done under the sky. It is a heavy burden that God has given to the sons of men to be afflicted with. [14] I have seen all the works that are done under the sun; and, behold, all is vanity and a chasing after wind. [15] That which is crooked can't be made straight; and that which is lacking can't be counted. [16] I said to myself, "Behold, I have obtained for myself great wisdom above all who were before me in Jerusalem. Yes, my heart has had great experience of wisdom and knowledge." [17] I applied my heart to know wisdom, and to know madness and folly. I perceived that this also was a chasing after wind. [18] For in much wisdom is much grief; and he who increases knowledge increases sorrow.

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