For he does not think much about the fleeting days of his life because God keeps him preoccupied with the joy he derives from his activity.

I have observed the burden that God has given to people to keep them occupied.

Even when a fool walks along the road he lacks sense, and shows everyone what a fool he is.

Send your grain overseas, for after many days you will get a return.

and the doors along the street are shut; when the sound of the grinding mill grows low, and one is awakened by the sound of a bird, and all their songs grow faint,

It is better for you not to vow than to vow and not pay it.

When someone’s prosperity increases, those who consume it also increase; so what does its owner gain, except that he gets to see it with his eyes?

During the days of my fleeting life I have seen both of these things: Sometimes a righteous person dies prematurely in spite of his righteousness, and sometimes a wicked person lives long in spite of his evil deeds.

Surely, no one knows his appointed time! Like fish that are caught in a deadly net, and like birds that are caught in a snare – just like them, all people are ensnared at an unfortunate time that falls upon them suddenly.

Better is one handful with some rest than two hands full of toil and chasing the wind.

Furthermore, if two lie down together, they can keep each other warm, but how can one person keep warm by himself?

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

Sorrow is better than laughter, because sober reflection is good for the heart.

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.

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

For there is a proper time and procedure for every matter, for the oppression of the king is severe upon his victim.

At the beginning his words are foolish and at the end his talk is wicked madness,

Feasts are made for laughter, and wine makes life merry, but money is the answer for everything.

So I decided to discern the benefit of wisdom and knowledge over foolish behavior and ideas; however, I concluded that even this endeavor is like trying to chase the wind!