Ecclesiastes 7:23
All this have I proved by wisdom: I said, I will be wise; but it was far from me.
Updated King James Version
In The King James Version
All this have I proved by wisdom: I said, I will be wise; but it was far from me.
In Context
22For oftentimes also yours own heart knows that you yourself likewise have cursed others.
24That which is far off, and exceeding deep, who can find it out?
Cross References
1 Kings 3:11And God said unto him, Because you have asked this thing, and have not asked for yourself long life; neither have asked riches for yourself, nor have asked the life of yours enemies; but have asked for yourself understanding to discern judgment;
Ecclesiastes 1:17And I gave my heart to know wisdom, and to know madness and folly: I perceived that this also is vexation of spirit.
1 Corinthians 1:20Where is the wise? where is the scribe? where is the disputer of this world? has not God made foolish the wisdom of this world?
Matthew Henry on Ecclesiastes 7:12-23
The Advantages of Wisdom. 11 Wisdom is good with an inheritance: and by it there is profit to them that see the sun. 12 For wisdom is a defence, and money is a defence: but the excellency of knowledge is, that wisdom giveth life to them that have it. 13 Consider the work of God: for who can make that straight, which he hath made crooked? 14 In the day of prosperity be joyful, but in the day of adversity consider: God also hath set the one over against the other, to the end that man should find nothing after him.… Read the whole commentary →