Wisdom is a shelter as money is a shelter, but the advantage of knowledge is this: Wisdom preserves those who have it.

It is better to go to the house of mourning, than to go to the house of feasting: for that is the end of all men; and the living will lay it to his heart.

1A good reputation is more valuable than costly perfume. And the day you die is better than the day you are born.

1 A good name is better than fine perfume, and the day of death better than the day of birth. 2 It is better to go to a house of mourning than to go to a house ...

Do not be overly righteous, Nor be overly wise: Why should you destroy yourself? Do not be overly wicked, Nor be foolish: Why should you die before your time?

14On a good day enjoy good things, and on an evil day consider: Both the one and the other God has made, so that no one may find the least fault with him.

It is better to go to a house of mourning than to go to a house of feasting, for death is the destiny of every man; the living should take this to heart.

1 A good reputation is better than expensive perfume; and the day you die is better than the day you are born.

It is better to go to the house of mourning than to go to the house of feasting, for this is the end of all mankind, and the living will j lay it to heart.

Ecclesiastes 7. Learn about life and death. 1 If people respect you as a good person,. that is better than expensive perfume .