Ecclesiastes 7:23

Berean Standard Bible

All this I tested by wisdom, saying, “I resolve to be wise.” But it was beyond me.

King James Version

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

World English Bible

All this I have proved in wisdom. I said, “I will be wise”; but it was far from me.

American Standard Version

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