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

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

We become more aware of our ignorance and powerlessness, and therefore sorrowful, as we discover more of the order of nature and the plan of Provid…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Grief— Irritation.

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

For in much wisdom [is] much grief
In getting it, and losing it when it is gotten: or "indignation" F20 ,…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Solomon tried all things and found them vanity. He found his searches for knowledge weariness, not only to the flesh, but to the mind. The more he …

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