For in the multitude of dreams there are vanities, as well as in many words: but you must fear God.

If a man fathers a hundred children, and lives many years, so that the days of his years are many, but his soul is not filled with good, and moreover he has no burial; I say, that a stillborn child is better than he:

For there are many words that create vanity. What does that profit man?

Behold, this only have I found: that God made man upright; but they search for many schemes."

Cast your bread on the waters; for you shall find it after many days.

Yes, if a man lives many years, let him rejoice in them all; but let him remember the days of darkness, for they shall be many. All that comes is vanity.

Further, because the Preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge. Yes, he pondered, sought out, and set in order many proverbs.

Furthermore, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh.