Then I became great and increased more than all who preceded me in Jerusalem. My wisdom also stood by me.

When there is a man who has labored with wisdom, knowledge and skill, then he gives his legacy to one who has not labored with them. This too is vanity and a great evil.

And if one can overpower him who is alone, two can resist him. A cord of three strands is not quickly torn apart.

Guard your steps as you go to the house of God and draw near to listen rather than to offer the sacrifice of fools; for they do not know they are doing evil.

Throughout his life he also eats in darkness with great vexation, sickness and anger.

There was a small city with few men in it and a great king came to it, surrounded it and constructed large siegeworks against it.

If the ruler’s temper rises against you, do not abandon your position, because composure allays great offenses.

Remember Him before the silver cord is broken and the golden bowl is crushed, the pitcher by the well is shattered and the wheel at the cistern is crushed;