Ecclesiastes 4:13-14

Labor Motivated by Prestige-Seeking

4:13 A poor but wise youth is better than an old and foolish king

who no longer knows how to receive advice.

4:14 For he came out of prison to become king,

even though he had been born poor in what would become his kingdom.

Ecclesiastes 6:11

6:11 The more one argues with words, the less he accomplishes.

How does that benefit him?

Ecclesiastes 7:17

7:17 Do not be excessively wicked and do not be a fool;

otherwise you might die before your time.

Ecclesiastes 7:27

7:27 The Teacher says:

I discovered this while trying to discover the scheme of things, item by item.

Ecclesiastes 10:19

10:19 Feasts are made for laughter,

and wine makes life merry,

but money is the answer for everything.