Ecclesiastes 7:23
All this have I proved by wisdom: I said, I will be wise; but it far from me.
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Context
21 Also take no heed unto all words that are spoken; lest you hear your servant curse you:
22 For oftentimes also your own heart knoweth that you thyself likewise hast cursed others.
23 All this have I proved by wisdom: I said, I will be wise; but it far from me.
24 That which is far off, and exceeding deep, who can find it out?
25 I applied mine heart to know, and to search, and to seek out wisdom, and the reason , and to know the wickedness of folly, even of foolishness madness: