Life Is Useless 1 These are the words of the Philosopher, David’s son, who was king in Jerusalem. 2 It is useless, useless, said the Philosopher. Life is useless, all…

1 I decided to enjoy myself and find out what happiness is. But I found that this is useless, too. 2 I discovered that laughter is foolish, that pleasure does…

A Time for Everything 1 Everything that happens in this world happens at the time God chooses. 2 He sets the time for birth and the time for death, the…

1 Then I looked again at all the injustice that goes on in this world. The oppressed were crying, and no one would help them. No one would help them,…

Don’t Make Rash Promises 1 Be careful about going to the Temple. It is better to go there to learn than to offer sacrifices like foolish people who don’t know…

1 I have noticed that in this world a serious injustice is done. 2 God will give us wealth, honor, and property, yes, everything we want, but then will not…

Thoughts about Life 1 A good reputation is better than expensive perfume; and the day you die is better than the day you are born. 2 It is better to…

1 Only the wise know what things really mean. Wisdom makes them smile and makes their frowns disappear. Obey the King 2 Do what the king says,and don’t make any…

1 I thought long and hard about all this and saw that God controls the actions of wise and righteous people, even their love and their hate. No one knows…

1 Dead flies can make a whole bottle of perfume stink, and a little stupidity can cancel out the greatest wisdom. 2 It is natural for the wise to do…