It is better to go to a funeral than a feast. For death is the destiny of every person, and the living should take this to heart.

The wind goes to the south and circles around to the north; round and round the wind goes and on its rounds it returns.

All the streams flow into the sea, but the sea is not full, and to the place where the streams flow, there they will flow again.

Both go to the same place, both come from the dust, and to dust both return.

Do not rush out of the king’s presence in haste – do not delay when the matter is unpleasant, for he can do whatever he pleases.

Do not let yourself be quickly provoked, for anger resides in the lap of fools.

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

Do not be excessively wicked and do not be a fool; otherwise you might die before your time.

Let your clothes always be white, and do not spare precious ointment on your head.

The toil of a stupid fool wears him out, because he does not even know the way to the city.

and the dust returns to the earth as it was, and the life’s breath returns to God who gave it.

Do not be rash with your mouth or hasty in your heart to bring up a matter before God, for God is in heaven and you are on earth! Therefore, let your words be few.

Do not curse a king even in your thoughts, and do not curse the rich while in your bedroom; for a bird might report what you are thinking, or some winged creature might repeat your words.

When you make a vow to God, do not delay in paying it. For God takes no pleasure in fools: Pay what you vow!

if he should live a thousand years twice, yet does not enjoy his prosperity. For both of them die!

Do not say, “Why were the old days better than these days?” for it is not wise to ask that.

It is best to take hold of one warning without letting go of the other warning; for the one who fears God will follow both warnings.

Also, do not pay attention to everything that people say; otherwise, you might even hear your servant cursing you.

But whoever is among the living has hope; a live dog is better than a dead lion.

If the anger of the ruler flares up against you, do not resign from your position, for a calm response can undo great offenses.