I went past the field of a slacker and by the vineyard of a man lacking judgment.
The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies lacks judgment.
Walk in the manner of the ant, O slacker; observe its ways and become wise.
All this I have seen, applying my mind to every deed that is done under the sun; there is a time when one man lords it o
As I have observed, those who plow iniquity and those who sow trouble reap the same.
I once was young and now am old, yet never have I seen the righteous abandoned or their children begging for bread.
He who commits adultery lacks judgment; whoever does so destroys himself.
Listen to me and I will inform you. I will describe what I have seen,
Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning, but a rod is for the back of him who lacks judgment.
Again I looked, and I considered all the oppression taking place under the sun. I saw the tears of the oppressed, and th
Indeed, we have investigated, and it is true! So hear it and know for yourself.”
The upright see and rejoice, and all iniquity shuts its mouth.
In my futile life I have seen both of these: A righteous man perishing in his righteousness, and a wicked man living lon