Cross references
Ecclesiastes 1:18
For with much wisdom comes much sorrow,
and as knowledge grows, grief increases.
Ecclesiastes 1:18 has 7 cross-references in the OpenBible.info data, 7 of them with at least 4 reader votes. The strongest point to Job 28:28 (16 votes) and Ecclesiastes 12:12–13 (15 votes). 6 other verses point back to it. It links with 4 other books, from Job 28 to James 3.
Which verses does Ecclesiastes 1:18 point to?
Ranked by reader votes. Links with fewer than 4 votes are marked weak.
- Job 28:2816 votes
And He said to man, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.’”
- Ecclesiastes 12:12–1315 votes
And by these, my son, be further warned: There is no end to the making of many books, and much study wearies the body. When all has been heard, the conclusion of the matter is this: Fear God and keep His commandments, because this is the whole duty of man.
- 1 Corinthians 3:18–2013 votes
Let no one deceive himself. If any of you thinks he is wise in this age, he should become a fool, so that he may become wise. For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in God’s sight. As it is written: “He catches the wise in their craftiness.” …
- Ecclesiastes 7:1610 votes
Do not be overly righteous, and do not make yourself too wise. Why should you destroy yourself?
- Ecclesiastes 2:239 votes
Indeed, all his days are filled with grief, and his task is sorrowful; even at night, his mind does not rest. This too is futile.
- James 3:13–179 votes
Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good conduct, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. But if you harbor bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast in it or deny the truth. …
- Ecclesiastes 2:158 votes
So I said to myself, “The fate of the fool will also befall me. What then have I gained by being wise?” And I said to myself that this too is futile.
Which verses point to Ecclesiastes 1:18?
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