All these things have I proved in wisdom: I said, I will be wise; but it was far from me.
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Ecclesiastes 7:23
All this I have proved in wisdom. I said, “I will be wise;” but it was far from me.
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.
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