There is no remembrance of those who came before;
and of those who will come after
there will also be no remembrance
by those who follow them.

I acquired male and female servants and had slaves who were born in my house. I also owned many herds of cattle and flocks, more than all who were before me in Jerusalem.

I also amassed silver and gold for myself, and the treasure of kings and provinces. I gathered male and female singers for myself, and many concubines, the delights of men.

So I became great and surpassed all who were before me in Jerusalem; my wisdom also remained with me.

The wise man has eyes in his head,
but the fool walks in darkness.

Yet I also knew that one fate comes to them both.

So I said to myself, “What happens to the fool will also happen to me. Why then have I been overly wise?” And I said to myself that this is also futile.

He has made everything appropriate in its time. He has also put eternity in their hearts, but man cannot discover the work God has done from beginning to end.

It is also the gift of God whenever anyone eats, drinks, and enjoys all his efforts.

I also observed under the sun: there is wickedness at the place of judgment and there is wickedness at the place of righteousness.

Also, if two lie down together, they can keep warm; but how can one person alone keep warm?

For many dreams bring futility, so do many words. Therefore, fear God.

God has also given riches and wealth to every man, and He has allowed him to enjoy them, take his reward, and rejoice in his labor. This is a gift of God,

Although a sinner commits crime a hundred times and prolongs his life, yet I also know that it will go well with God-fearing people, for they are reverent before Him.

I have observed that this also is wisdom under the sun, and it is significant to me:

Also, they are afraid of heights and dangers on the road;
the almond tree blossoms,
the grasshopper loses its spring,
and the caper berry has no effect;
for man is headed to his eternal home,
and mourners will walk around in the street;