For who shall know what is for man in life, the number of the days of the life of his vanity, and he will make them as a shadow? for who shall announce to man what shall be after him under the sun?

For oppression will make foolish the wise one; and a gift will destroy the heart.

See the work of God: for who shall be able to make straight what he made it crooked?

If the iron became dull and he polished not the face, and he will strengthen the forces: and wisdom will make preeminence to prosper.

For laughter they make bread, and wine will gladden the living: and silver will answer with all.

As thou wilt not know what the way of the spirit, as the bones in the womb of her being filled, so thou shalt not know the work of God who will make all.