I acquired male and female slaves, and had other slaves born in my house. I also acquired for myself increasing numbers of herds and flocks more than anyone who had lived before me in Jerusalem.

a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to uproot what was planted;

Better than both of them is someone who has not yet been born, because he hasn't experienced evil on earth.

The former can come out of prison to reign, while the latter, even if born to kingship, may become poor.

and that wealth is lost in troubled circumstances. Then a son is born, but there is nothing left for him.

For as thorns burn to heat a pot, so also is the laughter of the fool even this is pointless.