There is nothing better for a man than that he should eat and drink, and make his soul enjoy good in his labor. This also I saw, that it is from the hand of God.

Surely extortion makes the wise man foolish; and a bribe destroys the understanding.

Consider the work of God, for who can make that straight, which he has made crooked?

Do not be overly righteous, neither make yourself overly wise. Why should you destroy yourself?

Who is like the wise man? And who knows the interpretation of a thing? A man's wisdom makes his face shine, and the hardness of his face is changed.

A feast is made for laughter, and wine makes the life glad; and money is the answer for all things.