Ecclesiastes 7:23
All this have I proved by wisdom: I said, I will be wise; but it was far from me.In other versions
All this have I proved in wisdom: I said, I will be wise; but it was far from me.
ASV
All this I have put to the test by wisdom; I said, I will be wise, but it was far from me.
BBE
All this have I tried by wisdom: I said, I will be wise; but it was far from me.
DBY
All this have I proved in wisdom. I said, "I will be wise;" but it was far from me.
WEB
All this I have tried by wisdom; I have said, `I am wise,' and it `is' far from me.
YLT
All this have I proved by wisdom: I said, I will be wise; but it was far from me.
ENG
All this have I proved by wisdom: I said, I will be wise; but it was far from me.
WBT
All this I tested by wisdom, saying, “I resolve to be wise.” But it was beyond me.
BSB
In context
21Also take no heed unto all words that are spoken; lest thou hear thy servant curse thee:
22For oftentimes also thine own heart knoweth that thou thyself likewise hast cursed others.
23All this have I proved by wisdom: I said, I will be wise; but it was far from me.
24That which is far off, and exceeding deep, who can find it out?
25I applied mine heart to know, and to search, and to seek out wisdom, and the reason of things, and to know the wickedness of folly, even of foolishness and madness: