Ecclesiastes

As dead flies cause the perfumer's ointment to stink [and] ferment; so a little foolishness is heavier than wisdom [and] than honor.

The heart of the wise [is] toward his right, but the fool's heart toward his left.

And also, in the way in which a stupid one walks, his heart fails, and he says to all [that] he [is] a fool.

If the spirit of the ruler rises up against you, do not leave your place; for composure quiets great offenses.

There is an evil I have seen under the sun, sins which come from the face of the ruler:

folly is set in many high [positions], and many rich men sit in low [situations].

I have seen slaves on horses, and rulers walking as slaves on the earth.

He who digs a pit may fall into it; and one breaking a wall, a snake may bite him.

Whoever removes stones may be hurt with them; he who splits trees may be endangered by them.

If the iron is blunt, and he does not whet the mouths, then he must put more strength to [it]. But wisdom [is] an advantage giving success.

If the snake will bite without charming, then there [is] no advantage to a master of tongue.

The words of a wise mouth [are] grace, but the lips of a stupid one swallow him;

the beginning of the words of his mouth [is] foolishness; and the end of his mouth [is] evil madness.

Yet the stupid one makes many words; a man knows not what they shall be; and what shall be after him, who can tell him?

The labor of fools wearies him, because he does not know [how] to go to the city.

Woe to you, O land, when your king [is] a boy, and your leaders eat in the morning.

Blessed [are] you, O land, when your king [is] the son of nobles, and your leaders eat in [due] time, in strength, and not in drinking.

The framework tumbles through indolence; and through lowering of hands, the house leaks.

Bread [is] made for laughter, and wine gladdens life; but silver answers all [things].