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Ecclesiastes 1:16-18
International Children’s Bible

16 I said to myself, “I have become very wise. I am now wiser than anyone who ruled Jerusalem before me. I know what wisdom and knowledge really are.” 17 So I decided to find out how wisdom and knowledge are better than foolish thinking. But I learned that trying to become wise is also like chasing the wind.

18 With much wisdom comes much disappointment.
    The person who gains more knowledge also gains more sorrow.

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