Then I said in my heart, As it happens to the fool, so it happens even to me; and why was I then more wise? And I said in my heart that this also is vanity.

Do not be overly righteous, nor be overly wise; why should you destroy yourself?

And further, by these, my son, be admonished: The making of many books has no end, and much study is a weariness to the flesh.

Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep His commandments; for this is for every man.

And to man He said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to depart from evil is understanding.

Let no one deceive himself. If anyone among you seems to be wise in this age, let him become foolish that he may become wise.

and again, The Lord knows the thoughts of the wise, that they are vain.

Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show his works out of good conduct, in the meekness of wisdom.

This wisdom does not come down from above, but is earthly, sensual, demonic.

But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, fair, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without hypocrisy.