For of the wise man, even as of the fool, there is no memory for ever, since in the days to come all will have been long forgotten. Indeed, the wise man must die just like the fool!

I said in my heart, "As for the sons of men, God tests them, so that they may see that they themselves are like animals.

For who knows what is good for man in life, all the days of his vain life which he spends like a shadow? For who can tell a man what will be after him under the sun?

Who is like the wise man? And who knows the interpretation of a thing? A man's wisdom makes his face shine, and the hardness of his face is changed.

But it shall not be well with the wicked, neither shall he lengthen days like a shadow; because he doesn't fear God.

I have seen servants on horses, and princes walking like servants on the earth.

The words of the wise are like goads; and like nails well fastened are words from the masters of assemblies, which are given from one shepherd.