1A good name is better than fine perfume; and the day of death better than the day of one’s birth.
2A good name is better than fine perfume; and the day of death better than the day of one’s birth.
3A good name is better than fine perfume; and the day of death better than the day of one’s birth.
4A good name is better than fine perfume; and the day of death better than the day of one’s birth.
5It is better to go to the house of mourning than to go to the house of feasting; for that is the end of all men, and the living should take this to heart.
6It is better to go to the house of mourning than to go to the house of feasting; for that is the end of all men, and the living should take this to heart.
7It is better to go to the house of mourning than to go to the house of feasting; for that is the end of all men, and the living should take this to heart.
8It is better to go to the house of mourning than to go to the house of feasting; for that is the end of all men, and the living should take this to heart.
9Sorrow is better than laughter; for by the sadness of the face the heart is made good.
10Sorrow is better than laughter; for by the sadness of the face the heart is made good.
11Sorrow is better than laughter; for by the sadness of the face the heart is made good.
12Sorrow is better than laughter; for by the sadness of the face the heart is made good.
13The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning; but the heart of fools is in the house of mirth.
14The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning; but the heart of fools is in the house of mirth.
15The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning; but the heart of fools is in the house of mirth.
16The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning; but the heart of fools is in the house of mirth.
17It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise than for a man to hear the song of fools.
18It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise than for a man to hear the song of fools.
19It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise than for a man to hear the song of fools.
20It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise than for a man to hear the song of fools.
21For as the crackling of thorns under a pot, so is the laughter of the fool. This also is vanity.
22For as the crackling of thorns under a pot, so is the laughter of the fool. This also is vanity.
23For as the crackling of thorns under a pot, so is the laughter of the fool. This also is vanity.
24For as the crackling of thorns under a pot, so is the laughter of the fool. This also is vanity.
25Surely extortion makes the wise man foolish; and a bribe destroys the understanding.
26Surely extortion makes the wise man foolish; and a bribe destroys the understanding.
27Surely extortion makes the wise man foolish; and a bribe destroys the understanding.
28Surely extortion makes the wise man foolish; and a bribe destroys the understanding.
29Better is the end of a thing than its beginning.
30Better is the end of a thing than its beginning.
31Better is the end of a thing than its beginning.
32Better is the end of a thing than its beginning.
33Don’t be hasty in your spirit to be angry, for anger rests in the bosom of fools.
34Don’t be hasty in your spirit to be angry, for anger rests in the bosom of fools.
35Don’t be hasty in your spirit to be angry, for anger rests in the bosom of fools.
36Don’t be hasty in your spirit to be angry, for anger rests in the bosom of fools.
37Don’t say, “Why were the former days better than these?” For you do not ask wisely about this.
38Don’t say, “Why were the former days better than these?” For you do not ask wisely about this.
39Don’t say, “Why were the former days better than these?” For you do not ask wisely about this.
40Don’t say, “Why were the former days better than these?” For you do not ask wisely about this.
41Wisdom is as good as an inheritance. Yes, it is more excellent for those who see the sun.
42Wisdom is as good as an inheritance. Yes, it is more excellent for those who see the sun.
43Wisdom is as good as an inheritance. Yes, it is more excellent for those who see the sun.
44Wisdom is as good as an inheritance. Yes, it is more excellent for those who see the sun.
45For wisdom is a defense, even as money is a defense; but the excellency of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the life of him who has it.
46For wisdom is a defense, even as money is a defense; but the excellency of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the life of him who has it.
47For wisdom is a defense, even as money is a defense; but the excellency of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the life of him who has it.
48For wisdom is a defense, even as money is a defense; but the excellency of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the life of him who has it.
49Consider the work of God, for who can make that straight which he has made crooked?
50Consider the work of God, for who can make that straight which he has made crooked?
51Consider the work of God, for who can make that straight which he has made crooked?
52Consider the work of God, for who can make that straight which he has made crooked?
53In the day of prosperity be joyful, and in the day of adversity consider; yes, God has made the one side by side with the other, to the end that man should not find out anything after him.
54In the day of prosperity be joyful, and in the day of adversity consider; yes, God has made the one side by side with the other, to the end that man should not find out anything after him.
55In the day of prosperity be joyful, and in the day of adversity consider; yes, God has made the one side by side with the other, to the end that man should not find out anything after him.
56In the day of prosperity be joyful, and in the day of adversity consider; yes, God has made the one side by side with the other, to the end that man should not find out anything after him.
57All this I have seen in my days of vanity: there is a righteous man who perishes in his righteousness, and there is a wicked man who lives long in his evildoing.
58All this I have seen in my days of vanity: there is a righteous man who perishes in his righteousness, and there is a wicked man who lives long in his evildoing.
59All this I have seen in my days of vanity: there is a righteous man who perishes in his righteousness, and there is a wicked man who lives long in his evildoing.
60All this I have seen in my days of vanity: there is a righteous man who perishes in his righteousness, and there is a wicked man who lives long in his evildoing.
61Don’t be overly righteous, neither make yourself overly wise. Why should you destroy yourself?
62Don’t be overly righteous, neither make yourself overly wise. Why should you destroy yourself?
63Don’t be overly righteous, neither make yourself overly wise. Why should you destroy yourself?
64Don’t be overly righteous, neither make yourself overly wise. Why should you destroy yourself?
65Don’t be too wicked, neither be foolish. Why should you die before your time?
66Don’t be too wicked, neither be foolish. Why should you die before your time?
67Don’t be too wicked, neither be foolish. Why should you die before your time?
68Don’t be too wicked, neither be foolish. Why should you die before your time?
69It is good that you should take hold of this. Yes, also don’t withdraw your hand from that; for he who fears God will come out of them all.
70It is good that you should take hold of this. Yes, also don’t withdraw your hand from that; for he who fears God will come out of them all.
71It is good that you should take hold of this. Yes, also don’t withdraw your hand from that; for he who fears God will come out of them all.
72It is good that you should take hold of this. Yes, also don’t withdraw your hand from that; for he who fears God will come out of them all.
73Wisdom is a strength to the wise man more than ten rulers who are in a city.
74Wisdom is a strength to the wise man more than ten rulers who are in a city.
75Wisdom is a strength to the wise man more than ten rulers who are in a city.
76Wisdom is a strength to the wise man more than ten rulers who are in a city.
77Surely there is not a righteous man on earth who does good and doesn’t sin.
78Surely there is not a righteous man on earth who does good and doesn’t sin.
79Surely there is not a righteous man on earth who does good and doesn’t sin.
80Surely there is not a righteous man on earth who does good and doesn’t sin.
81Also don’t take heed to all words that are spoken, lest you hear your servant curse you;
82Also don’t take heed to all words that are spoken, lest you hear your servant curse you;
83Also don’t take heed to all words that are spoken, lest you hear your servant curse you;
84Also don’t take heed to all words that are spoken, lest you hear your servant curse you;
85for often your own heart knows that you yourself have likewise cursed others.
86for often your own heart knows that you yourself have likewise cursed others.
87for often your own heart knows that you yourself have likewise cursed others.
88for often your own heart knows that you yourself have likewise cursed others.
89All this I have proved in wisdom. I said, “I will be wise;” but it was far from me.
90All this I have proved in wisdom. I said, “I will be wise;” but it was far from me.
91All this I have proved in wisdom. I said, “I will be wise;” but it was far from me.
92All this I have proved in wisdom. I said, “I will be wise;” but it was far from me.
93That which is, is far off and exceedingly deep. Who can find it out?
94That which is, is far off and exceedingly deep. Who can find it out?
95That which is, is far off and exceedingly deep. Who can find it out?
96That which is, is far off and exceedingly deep. Who can find it out?
97I turned around, and my heart sought to know and to search out, and to seek wisdom and the scheme of things, and to know that wickedness is stupidity, and that foolishness is madness.
98I turned around, and my heart sought to know and to search out, and to seek wisdom and the scheme of things, and to know that wickedness is stupidity, and that foolishness is madness.
99I turned around, and my heart sought to know and to search out, and to seek wisdom and the scheme of things, and to know that wickedness is stupidity, and that foolishness is madness.
100I turned around, and my heart sought to know and to search out, and to seek wisdom and the scheme of things, and to know that wickedness is stupidity, and that foolishness is madness.
101I find more bitter than death the woman whose heart is snares and traps, whose hands are chains. Whoever pleases God shall escape from her; but the sinner will be ensnared by her.
102I find more bitter than death the woman whose heart is snares and traps, whose hands are chains. Whoever pleases God shall escape from her; but the sinner will be ensnared by her.
103I find more bitter than death the woman whose heart is snares and traps, whose hands are chains. Whoever pleases God shall escape from her; but the sinner will be ensnared by her.
104I find more bitter than death the woman whose heart is snares and traps, whose hands are chains. Whoever pleases God shall escape from her; but the sinner will be ensnared by her.
105“Behold, I have found this,” says the Preacher, “to one another, to find an explanation
106“Behold, I have found this,” says the Preacher, “to one another, to find an explanation
107“Behold, I have found this,” says the Preacher, “to one another, to find an explanation
108“Behold, I have found this,” says the Preacher, “to one another, to find an explanation
109which my soul still seeks, but I have not found. I have found one man among a thousand, but I have not found a woman among all those.
110which my soul still seeks, but I have not found. I have found one man among a thousand, but I have not found a woman among all those.
111which my soul still seeks, but I have not found. I have found one man among a thousand, but I have not found a woman among all those.
112which my soul still seeks, but I have not found. I have found one man among a thousand, but I have not found a woman among all those.
113Behold, I have only found this: that God made mankind upright; but they search for many inventions.”
114Behold, I have only found this: that God made mankind upright; but they search for many inventions.”
115Behold, I have only found this: that God made mankind upright; but they search for many inventions.”
116Behold, I have only found this: that God made mankind upright; but they search for many inventions.”