Just as dreams come when there are many cares, so the rash vow of a fool occurs when there are many words.

Just as there is futility in many dreams, so also in many words. Therefore, fear God!

Even if a man fathers a hundred children and lives many years -- even if he lives a long, long time, but cannot enjoy his prosperity -- even if he were to live forever -- I would say, "A stillborn child is better off than he is!"

For you know in your own heart that you also have cursed others many times.

This alone have I discovered: God made humankind upright, but they have sought many evil schemes.

Fools are placed in many positions of authority, while wealthy men sit in lowly positions.

Send your grain overseas, for after many days you will get a return.

So, if a man lives many years, let him rejoice in them all, but let him remember that the days of darkness will be many -- all that is about to come is obscure.

Not only was the Teacher wise, but he also taught knowledge to the people; he carefully evaluated and arranged many proverbs.

Be warned, my son, of anything in addition to them. There is no end to the making of many books, and much study is exhausting to the body.