Proverbs 29
1 A man who is reproved, being stubborn of neck— suddenly he will be broken, and there will not be healing. 2 When the righteous are numerous, the people will…
Proverbs 30
The Oracle of Agur 1 The words of Agur, son of Yakeh, the oracle. Thus says the man to Ithiel, to Ithiel, and Ucal: 2 Certainly I am more stupid…
Proverbs 31
The Oracle of King Lemuel 1 The words of Lemuel, the king—an oracle that his mother taught him: 2 What, my son? And what, my son in my womb? And…
Ecclesiastes 1
Prologue 1 The words of the Teacher,the son of David, king in Jerusalem. Motto Introduced 2 “Vanity of vanities!” says the Teacher, “Vanity of vanities! All is vanity!” All Toil…
Ecclesiastes 2
Qohelet’s Investigation of Self-Indulgence 1 I said to myself,“Come! I will testpleasure to see whether it is worthwhile.”But look, “This also is vanity!” 2 I said of laughter, “It is…
Ecclesiastes 3
God Has Ordained the Ebb and Flow of Human Activities 1 For everything there is an appointed time, a time for every matter under heaven: 2 a time to bearand…
Ecclesiastes 4
The Existence of Oppression in the World Makes Human Existence Miserable 1 I looked again, and I saw all the oppression that occurs under the sun. I saw the tears…
Ecclesiastes 5
Listen to God Rather Than Uttering Rash Vows 1 Guard your steps when you go to the house of God; draw near to listen rather than to offer a sacrifice…
Ecclesiastes 6
Those Who Have Wealth but Do Not Enjoy It Are Pitiful 1 Here is another misfortune that I have seen under the sun, and it is prevalent among humankind. 2…
Ecclesiastes 7
People Generally Do Not Know What is Best for Them 1 A good name is better than precious ointment, and the day of death is better than the day of…