So I said in my heart, "As it happens to the fool, It also happens to me, And why was I then more wise?" Then I said in my heart, "This also [is] vanity."

Do not be overly righteous, Nor be overly wise: Why should you destroy yourself?

And further, my son, be admonished by these. Of making many books [there is] no end, and much study [is] wearisome to the flesh.

Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God and keep His commandments, For this is man's all.

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 a fool that he may become wise.

and again, "The LORD knows the thoughts of the wise, that they are futile."

Who [is] wise and understanding among you? Let him show by good conduct [that] his works [are done] in the meekness of wisdom.

This wisdom does not descend from above, but [is] earthly, sensual, demonic.

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