For in much wisdom is much grief,
And he who increases knowledge increases sorrow.—Ecclesiastes 2:18
The way I see it there are two sides to this verse.
The first is that it is very true that the more godly wisdom you have, the more you will understand the world around you and the more you will see how very far it falls short of perfection. Evil becomes evident and sorrow for how things are becomes your constant companion.
On the other hand, this same sorrow fills you with a holy longing for the Lord’s presence and for heaven where there will only be perfection continually. Not only that, we who believe have the Spirit of God dwelling in us by whom we can cry out Abba, Father. He is our strength, our song, our shield and our exceedingly great reward. From Him and through Him we get the help we need to see us through this world and into the next.
Now I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away. Also there was no more sea. 2 Then I, John, saw the holy city, New Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. 3 And I heard a loud voice from heaven saying, "Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and He will dwell with them, and they shall be His people. God Himself will be with them and be their God. 4 And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away." 5 Then He who sat on the throne said, "Behold, I make all things new." And He said to me, "Write, for these words are true and faithful."—Revelation 21:1-5
9 Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoices;
My flesh also will rest in hope.
10 For You will not leave my soul in Sheol,
Nor will You allow Your Holy One to see corruption.
11 You will show me the path of life;
In Your presence is fullness of joy;
At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.—Psalm 16:9-11
As for me, I will see Your face in righteousness;
I shall be satisfied when I awake in Your likeness—Psalm 17:15
For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.—Romans 8:18
Not only that, but we also who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, eagerly waiting for the adoption, the redemption of our body. 24 For we were saved in this hope, but hope that is seen is not hope; for why does one still hope for what he sees? 25 But if we hope for what we do not see, we eagerly wait for it with perseverance.—Romans 8:23-25
