A good reputation is better than precious perfume; likewise, the day of one’s death is better than the day of one’s birth.

I have concluded that there is nothing better for people than to be happy and to enjoy themselves as long as they live,

The end of a matter is better than its beginning; likewise, patience is better than pride.

The little bit that a godly man owns is better than the wealth of many evil men,

Turn away from evil! Do what is right! Then you will enjoy lasting security.

It is better to take shelter in the Lord than to trust in people.

It is better to take shelter in the Lord than to trust in princes.

ט (Tet) You are good to your servant, O Lord, just as you promised.

You are good and you do good. Teach me your statutes!

But there will be delight for those who convict the guilty, and a pleasing blessing will come on them.

If you have a willing attitude and obey, then you will again eat the good crops of the land.

ט (Tet) The Lord is good to those who trust in him, to the one who seeks him.

It is good to wait patiently for deliverance from the Lord.

It is good for a man to bear the yoke while he is young.

But Israel has rejected what is morally good; so an enemy will pursue him.

There is nothing better for people than to eat and drink, and to find enjoyment in their work. I also perceived that this ability to find enjoyment comes from God.

(The gold of that land is pure; pearls and lapis lazuli are also there).

You replied to me that what I had said to you was good.

Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good and his loyal love endures.

But it was he who filled their houses with good things – yet the counsel of the wicked was far from me.