The words of a wise person win him favor, but the words of a fool are self-destructive.

Surely oppression can turn a wise person into a fool; likewise, a bribe corrupts the heart.

Wisdom is better than weapons of war, but one sinner can destroy much that is good.

Then that wealth was lost through bad luck; although he fathered a son, he has nothing left to give him.

So do not be excessively righteous or excessively wise; otherwise you might be disappointed.

Woe to you, O land, when your king is childish, and your princes feast in the morning!

While applying my mind to everything that happens in this world, I have seen all this: Sometimes one person dominates other people to their harm.