Then I said in my heart, "As it happens to the fool, so will it happen even to me; and why was I then more wise?" Then I said in my heart that this also is vanity.

Don't allow your mouth to lead you into sin. Don't protest before the messenger that this was a mistake. Why should God be angry at your voice, and destroy the work of your hands?

Don't say, "Why were the former days better than these?" For you do not ask wisely about this.

Don't be overly righteous, neither make yourself overly wise. Why should you destroy yourself?

Don't be too wicked, neither be foolish. Why should you die before your time?