Eccl.7.23

All this have I proved by wisdom: I said, I will be wise; but it was far from me.

Eccl.7.23

I tested everything in my search for wisdom. I set out to be wise, but it was beyond me,

Eccl.7.23

All this I tested by wisdom and I said, "I am determined to be wise"- but this was beyond me.

Eccl.7.23

All this I have proved by wisdom. I said, "I will be wise"; But it was far from me.