I said in my heart, Come now, I will test you with mirth; therefore consider and behold goodness; this also is vanity.

Therefore I hated life; because the work that is done under the sun is sad to me; for all is vanity and vexation of spirit.

Therefore I have seen that there is nothing better than that a man should rejoice in his own works; for that is his portion; for who can bring him to see what shall be after him?

Do not be rash with your mouth, and do not let your heart be hasty to say a word before God. For God is in Heaven, and you are on earth; therefore let your words be few.

Because to every purpose there is time and judgment, therefore the misery of man is great on him.

Because sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily, therefore the heart of the sons of men is fully set in them to do evil.

Therefore remove vexation from your heart, and put away evil from your flesh; for childhood and prime of life are vanity.