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

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

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

Do not be overly righteous, neither make yourself overly wise. Why should you destroy yourself?

Do not be too wicked, neither be foolish. Why should you die before your time?