And I turned myself to behold wisdom, and madness, and folly: for what can the man do that cometh after the king? even that which hath been done long ago.

For who can eat, or who can have enjoyment, more than I?

I know that, whatsoever God doeth, it shall be for ever: nothing can be put to it, nor anything taken from it; and God hath done it, that men should fear before him.

Again, if two lie together, then they have warmth; but how can one be warm alone ?

Whatsoever hath been, the name thereof was given long ago; and it is know what man is; neither can he contend with him that is mightier than he.

For who knoweth what is good for man in his life, all the days of his vain life which he spendeth as a shadow? for who can tell a man what shall be after him under the sun?

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

That which is, is far off and exceeding deep; who can find it out?

for he knoweth not that which shall be; for who can tell him how it shall be?

A fool also multiplieth words: yet man knoweth not what shall be; and that which shall be after him, who can tell him?