The Vanity of Life 1 The words of the Preacher, the son of David,king in Jerusalem. 2 “Vanityof vanities,” says the Preacher; “Vanity of vanities,allisvanity.” 3 What profit has a…

The Vanity of Pleasure 1 I saidin my heart, “Come now, I will test you withmirth; therefore enjoy pleasure”; but surely,this alsowasvanity. 2 I said of laughter—“Madness!”; and of mirth,…

Everything Has Its Time 1 To everythingthereisa season, Atime for every purpose under heaven: 2 A time to be born, Anda time to die; A time to plant, And a…

1 Then I returned and considered all theoppression that is done under the sun: And look! The tears of the oppressed, But they have no comforter— On the side of…

Fear God, Keep Your Vows 1 Walkprudently when you go to the house of God; and draw near to hear ratherthan to give the sacrifice of fools, for they do…

1 Thereis an evil which I have seen under the sun, and itiscommon among men: 2 A man to whom God has given riches and wealth and honor,so that he…

The Value of Practical Wisdom 1 Agood nameisbetter than precious ointment, And the day of death than the day of one’sbirth; 2 Better to go to the house of mourning…

1 Whoislike a wiseman? And who knows the interpretation of a thing? A man’s wisdom makes his face shine, Andthe sternness of his face is changed. Obey Authorities for God’s…

1 For I considered all this in my heart, so that I could declare it all:that the righteous and the wise and their worksarein the hand of God. People know…

1 Dead flies putrefy the perfumer’s ointment, And cause it to give off a foul odor; Sodoesa little folly to one respected for wisdomandhonor. 2 A wise man’s heartisat his…