Ecclesiastes 1:16 · KJV

"I communed with mine own heart, saying, Lo, I am come to great estate, and have gotten more wisdom than all they that have been before me in Jerusalem: yea, my heart had great experience of wisdom and knowledge."

King James Version

Passage Context

¹⁴I have seen all the works that are done under the sun; and, behold, all is vanity and vexation of spirit.

¹⁵That which is crooked cannot be made straight: and that which is wanting cannot be numbered.

¹⁶I communed with mine own heart, saying, Lo, I am come to great estate, and have gotten more wisdom than all they that have been before me in Jerusalem: yea, my heart had great experience of wisdom and knowledge.

¹⁷And I gave my heart to know wisdom, and to know madness and folly: I perceived that this also is vexation of spirit.

¹⁸For in much wisdom is much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow.

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Reflection Questions

How do you measure your own wisdom and experiences?

What does it mean to you to have gained knowledge?

When have you felt that your experiences shaped your understanding of life?

Life Application

self-awareness

Engage in regular self-reflection to understand your growth and experiences better.

learning

Seek opportunities to learn from others, valuing their experiences as part of your journey.

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