The words of the Preacher, the son of David, king in Jerusalem:

I, the Preacher, was king over Israel in Jerusalem.

I turned myself to consider wisdom, madness, and folly. For what can the man who comes after the king do? Just that which he has already done.

Better is a poor and wise youth than an old and foolish king who doesn't know how to receive admonition any more.

For out of prison he came forth to be king; yes, even in his kingdom he was born poor.

Moreover the profit of the earth is for all. The king profits from the field.

Keep the king's command, because of the oath to God.

for the king's word is supreme. Who can say to him, "What are you doing?"

There was a little city, and few men within it; and a great king came against it, besieged it, and built great siege works against it.

Woe to you, land, when your king is a child, and your princes eat in the morning.

Blessed are you, land, when your king is the son of nobles, and your princes eat in due season, for strength, and not for drunkenness.

Do not curse the king, no, not in your thoughts; and do not curse the rich in your bedchamber: for a bird of the sky may carry your voice, and that which has wings may tell the matter.