Ecclesiastes 4:5

4:5 The fool folds his hands and does no work,

so he has nothing to eat but his own flesh.

Ecclesiastes 9:4

Better to Be Poor but Alive than Rich but Dead

9:4 But whoever is among the living has hope;

a live dog is better than a dead lion.

Ecclesiastes 10:2

Wisdom Can Be Nullified By the Caprice of Rulers

10:2 A wise person’s good sense protects him,

but a fool’s lack of sense leaves him vulnerable.

Ecclesiastes 10:12

Words and Works of Wise Men and Fools

10:12 The words of a wise person win him favor,

but the words of a fool are self-destructive.

Ecclesiastes 10:19

10:19 Feasts are made for laughter,

and wine makes life merry,

but money is the answer for everything.