Study Desk

I have looked for other answers but have found none. I found one man in a thousand that I could respect, but not one woman.

but it will not go well for the wicked. Their life is like a shadow and they will die young, because they do not obey God."

Enjoy life with the one you love, as long as you live the useless life that God has given you in this world. Enjoy every useless day of it, because that is all you will get for all your trouble.

It is natural for the wise to do the right thing and for fools to do the wrong thing.

Be grateful for every year you live. No matter how long you live, remember that you will be dead much longer. There is nothing at all to look forward to.

Young people, enjoy your youth. Be happy while you are still young. Do what you want to do, and follow your heart's desire. But remember that God is going to judge you for whatever you do.

That is when the light of the sun, the moon, and the stars will grow dim for you, and the rain clouds will never pass away.

My child, there is something else to watch out for. There is no end to the writing of books, and too much study will wear you out.

After all this, there is only one thing to say: Have reverence for God, and obey his commands, because this is all that we were created for.

Don't look down on me because of my color, because the sun has tanned me. My brothers were angry with me and made me work in the vineyard. I had no time to care for myself.

Tell me, my love, Where will you lead your flock to graze? Where will they rest from the noonday sun? Why should I need to look for you among the flocks of the other shepherds?

The Man Don't you know the place, loveliest of women? Go and follow the flock; find pasture for your goats near the tents of the shepherds.

But we will make for you a chain of gold with ornaments of silver.

in the countryside the flowers are in bloom. This is the time for singing; the song of doves is heard in the fields.

Asleep on my bed, night after night I dreamed of the one I love; I was looking for him, but couldn't find him.

I went wandering through the city, through its streets and alleys. I looked for the one I love. I looked, but couldn't find him.

The taste of honey is on your lips, my darling; your tongue is milk and honey for me. Your clothing has all the fragrance of Lebanon.

I opened the door for my lover, but he had already gone. How I wanted to hear his voice! I looked for him, but couldn't find him; I called to him, but heard no answer.

I am trembling; you have made me as eager for love as a chariot driver is for battle.

You can smell the scent of mandrakes, and all the pleasant fruits are near our door. Darling, I have kept for you the old delights and the new.