15 What is bent cannot be straightened,and what is missing cannot be supplied.
16 I thought to myself,“I have become much wiser than any of my predecessors who ruled over Jerusalem; I have acquired much wisdom and knowledge.”
17 So I decided to discern the benefit of wisdom and knowledge over foolish behavior and ideas;however, I concluded that even this endeavor is like trying to chase the wind!
18 For with great wisdom comes great frustration;whoever increases his knowledge merely increases his heartache.