Ecclesiastes 7:22-24

Amplified Bible, Classic Edition

²² For often your own heart knows that you have likewise cursed others.

²³ All this have I tried and proved by wisdom. I said, I will be wise [independently of God]—but it was far from me.

²⁴ That which is is far off, and that which is deep is very deep—who can find it out [true wisdom independent of the fear of God]?^(A)