16:16 How much better it is to acquire
to acquire understanding is more desirable
21:6 Making a fortune
they seek death.
49:16 Do not be afraid when a man becomes rich
and his wealth multiplies!
49:17 For he will take nothing with him when he dies;
his wealth will not follow him down into the grave.
49:18 He pronounces this blessing on himself while he is alive:
“May men praise you, for you have done well!”
49:19 But he will join his ancestors;
they will never again see the light of day.
49:20 Wealthy people do not understand;
they are like animals
2:4 I increased my possessions:
I built houses for myself;
I planted vineyards for myself.
2:5 I designed
and I planted all kinds of fruit trees in them.
2:6 I constructed pools of water for myself,
to irrigate my grove
2:7 I purchased male and female slaves,
and I owned slaves who were born in my house;
I also possessed more livestock – both herds and flocks –
than any of my predecessors in Jerusalem.
2:8 I also amassed silver and gold for myself,
as well as valuable treasures
I acquired male singers and female singers for myself,
and what gives a man sensual delight
2:9 So
yet I maintained my objectivity:
4:8 A man who is all alone with no companion,
he has no children nor siblings;
yet there is no end to all his toil,
and he
He laments,
This also is futile and a burdensome task!