Ecclesiastes 2:15; Ecclesiastes 6:8; Ecclesiastes 6:11; Ecclesiastes 7:11; Ecclesiastes 7:16; Ecclesiastes 12:9; Ecclesiastes 12:12

Ecclesiastes 2:15

15 Then I said to myself, "As is the fate of the fool, it will also befall me. Why then have I been extremely wise?" So I said to myself, "This too is vanity."

Ecclesiastes 6:8

8 For what advantage does the wise man have over the fool? What advantage does the poor man have, knowing how to walk before the living?

Ecclesiastes 6:11

11 For there are many words which increase futility. What then is the advantage to a man?

Ecclesiastes 7:11

11 Wisdom along with an inheritance is good And an advantage to those who see the sun.

Ecclesiastes 7:16

16 Do not be excessively righteous and do not be overly wise. Why should you ruin yourself?

Ecclesiastes 12:9

9 In addition to being a wise man, the Preacher also taught the people knowledge; and he pondered, searched out and arranged many proverbs.

Ecclesiastes 12:12

12 But beyond this, my son, be warned: the writing of many books is endless , and excessive devotion to books is wearying to the body.