1:18a For with much wisdom comes much sorrow,

The wiser I became, the more disappointed I became. (Translation for Translators)
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When a person becomes wiser, he also becomes more frustrated.

1:18b and as knowledge grows, grief increases.

More knowledge causes more sorrow.
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The more things I knew about, the sadder I became. (Translation for Translators)

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