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If a ruler listens to lies, all who work for him will become sinful.

The Lord gives light to the eyes of both the poor man and the man who makes it hard for others.

A servant will not be taught by words alone. For even if he understands, he will not answer.

Do you see a man who is quick with his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

Many look for the ruler's favor, but what is right and fair comes from the Lord.

For sure, I am more foolish than any man, and I do not have the understanding of a man.

Who has gone up into heaven and come down? Who has gathered the wind in His hands? Who has gathered the waters in His coat? Who has put in place all the ends of the earth? What is His name, and what is His Son's name? For sure you know!

The place of the dead, the woman who cannot have children, the earth that is always thirsty for water, and fire that never says, "Enough."

There are three things which are too great for me, four which I do not understand:

It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine, or for rulers to desire strong drink.

Open your mouth for those who cannot speak, and for the rights of those who are left without help.

Open your mouth. Be right and fair in what you decide. Stand up for the rights of those who are suffering and in need.

Who can find a good wife? For she is worth far more than rubies that make one rich.

She looks for wool and flax, and works with willing hands.

She rises while it is still night and makes food for all those in her house. She gives work for the young women to do.

She is not afraid of the snow for those in her house, for all of them are dressed in red.

She makes coverings for herself. Her clothes are linen cloth and purple.

"It is of no use," says the Preacher. "It is of no use! All is for nothing."

What does a man get for all his work which he does under the sun?

And I set my mind to look for wisdom to learn about all that has been done under heaven. It is a hard work which God has given to the sons of men to be troubled with.