He sought useful words, and he wrote most righteous words, which were full of truth.
The lips of the just consider what is acceptable. And the mouth of the impious considers perversities.
A man rejoices in the verdict of his own mouth. And a word at the right time is best.
Evil intentions are an abomination to the Lord. And pure conversation, most beautiful, shall be confirmed by him.
The words of Ecclesiastes, the son of David, the king of Jerusalem.
I, Ecclesiastes, was king of Israel at Jerusalem.
Amen, amen, I say to you, that we speak about what we know, and we testify about what we have seen. But you do not accept our testimony.
because of the hope that has been stored up for you in heaven, which you have heard through the Word of Truth in the Gospel.
It is a faithful saying, and worthy of acceptance by everyone, that Christ Jesus came into this world to bring salvation to sinners, among whom I am first.