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It is an abomination for kings to commit wicked acts, Because a throne is established on righteousness.

The violence of the wicked will sweep them away, Because they refuse to act with justice.

One who is generous will be blessed, Because he gives some of his food to the poor.

Do not rob the poor because he is poor, Nor crush the needy at the gate;

Do not get upset because of evildoers Or be envious of the wicked;

When he speaks graciously, do not believe him, Because there are seven abominations in his heart.

To show partiality is not good, Because for a piece of bread a man will do wrong.

Because in much wisdom there is much grief; and increasing knowledge results in increasing pain.

All that my eyes desired, I did not refuse them. I did not restrain my heart from any pleasure, for my heart was pleased because of all my labor; and this was my reward for all my labor.

So I hated life, for the work which had been done under the sun was unhappy to me; because everything is futility and striving after wind.

So I hated all the fruit of my labor for which I had labored under the sun, because I must leave it to the man who will come after me.

Because all his days his activity is painful and irritating; even at night his mind does not rest. This too is futility.

Two are better than one because they have a good return for their labor;

For he will not often call to mind the years of his life, because God keeps him busy with the joy of his heart.

It is better to go to a house of mourning Than to go to a house of feasting, Because that is the end of every person, And the living takes it to heart.

I say, "Keep the command of the king because of the oath before God.

Because the sentence against an evil deed is not executed quickly, therefore the hearts of the sons of mankind among them are fully given to do evil.

But it will not go well for the evil person and he will not lengthen his days like a shadow, because he does not fear God.

If the ruler's temper rises against you, do not abandon your place, because composure puts great offenses to rest.

So remove sorrow from your heart and keep pain away from your body, because childhood and the prime of life are fleeting.