All these things have I proved in wisdom: I said, I will be wise; but it was far from me.
GNV
Ecclesiastes 7:23
Giue not thine heart also to all ye wordes that men speake, lest thou doe heare thy seruant cursing thee.
Parallel Translations
For many times he shall trespass against you, and repeatedly shall he afflict your heart; for thus also have you cursed others.
All this have I proved by wisdom: I said, I will be wise; but it was far from me.
All this I have proved in wisdom. I said, “I will be wise;” but it was far from me.
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