Pre-Game Proverb with John Rayner

Ecc 8:16  In my search for wisdom and in my observation of people’s burdens here on earth, I discovered that there is ceaseless activity, day and night. Ecc 8:17  I realized that no one can discover everything God is doing under the sun. Not even the wisest people discover everything, no matter what they claim.

Ecc 8:16  In my search for wisdom and in my observation of people’s burdens here on earth, I discovered that there is ceaseless activity, day and night. Ecc 8:17  I realized that no one can discover everything God is doing under the sun. Not even the wisest people discover everything, no matter what they claim.

Ecc 8:15  So I commended enjoyment, because a man has nothing better under the sun than to eat, drink, and be merry; for this will remain with him in his labor all the days of his life which God gives him under the sun.

Ecc 8:14  There is a vanity which occurs on earth, that there are just men to whom it happens according to the work of the wicked; again, there are wicked men to whom it happens according to the work of the righteous. I said that this also is vanity.

Ecc 8:13  But it will not be well with the wicked; nor will he prolong his days, which areas a shadow, because he does not fear before God.

Ecc 8:12  But even though a person sins a hundred times and still lives a long time, I know that those who fear God will be better off.

Ecc 8:5  He who keeps a royal command experiences no trouble, for a wise heart knows the proper time and procedure.

Ecc 8:2  I say: Keep the king's command, because of God's oath to him. Ecc 8:3  Be not hasty to go from his presence. Do not take your stand in an evil cause, for he does whatever he pleases. Ecc 8:4  For the word of the king is supreme, and who may say to him, “What are you doing?”

Ecc 8:1  Who is like the wise? And who knows the interpretation of a thing? A man's wisdom makes his face shine, and the hardness of his face is changed.

Ecc 7:28  Though I have searched repeatedly, I have not found what I was looking for. Only one out of a thousand men is virtuous, but not one woman! Ecc 7:29  But I did find this: God created people to be virtuous, but they have each turned to follow their own downward path.”

Ecc 7:26  I discovered that a seductive woman is a trap more bitter than death. Her passion is a snare, and her soft hands are chains. Those who are pleasing to God will escape her, but sinners will be caught in her snare. Ecc 7:27  “This is my conclusion,” says the Teacher. “I discovered this after looking at the matter from every possible angle.

Ecc 7:23  I have always tried my best to let wisdom guide my thoughts and actions. I said to myself, “I am determined to be wise.” But it didn’t work. Ecc 7:24  Wisdom is always distant and difficult to find. Ecc 7:25  I searched everywhere, determined to find wisdom and to understand the reason for things. I was determined to prove to myself that wickedness is stupid and that foolishness is madne...

Ecc 7:21  Also, do not take seriously all words which are spoken, so that you will not hear your servant cursing you.

Ecc 7:20  Indeed, there is not a righteous man on earth who continually does good and who never sins. 

Ecc 7:19  Wisdom strengthens a wise man more than ten rulers who are in a city.

Ecc 7:16  So don’t be too good or too wise! Why destroy yourself? Ecc 7:17  On the other hand, don’t be too wicked either. Don’t be a fool! Why die before your time? Ecc 7:18  Pay attention to these instructions, for anyone who fears God will avoid both extremes.

Ecc 7:15  I have seen everything in this meaningless life, including the death of good young people and the long life of wicked people.

Ecc 7:14  Enjoy prosperity while you can, but when hard times strike, realize that both come from God. Remember that nothing is certain in this life.

Ecc 7:13  Accept the way God does things, for who can straighten what he has made crooked?

Ecc 7:11  Wisdom is even better when you have money. Both are a benefit as you go through life. Ecc 7:12  Wisdom and money can get you almost anything, but only wisdom can save your life.

Ecc 7:10  Do not say, "Why is it that the former days were better than these?" For it is not from wisdom that you ask about this.

Ecc 7:9  Do not be eager in your heart to be angry, For anger resides in the bosom of fools.

Ecc 7:8  Finishing is better than starting. Patience is better than pride.

Ecc 7:7  Surely oppression drives the wise into madness, and a bribe corrupts the heart. 

Ecc 7:6  A fool’s laughter is quickly gone, like thorns crackling in a fire. This also is meaningless.