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Ecclesiastes 1:18

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

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

English Standard Version

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

Catholic Public Domain Version

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