Wisdom, like an inheritance, is a good thing; it benefits those who see the light of day.

So what advantage does a wise man have over a fool? And what advantage does a pauper gain by knowing how to survive?

The more one argues with words, the less he accomplishes. How does that benefit him?

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

So I thought to myself, “The fate of the fool will happen even to me! Then what did I gain by becoming so excessively wise?” So I lamented to myself, “The benefits of wisdom are ultimately meaningless!”

Not only was the Teacher wise, but he also taught knowledge to the people; he carefully evaluated and arranged many proverbs.

Be warned, my son, of anything in addition to them. There is no end to the making of many books, and much study is exhausting to the body.