Solomon Quotes

Solomon offers deep, reflective thoughts on wisdom and its burdens.

14 quotes

1. In much wisdom is much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow.

2. I set my mind to seek and explore by wisdom concerning all that has been done under heaven. It is a grievous task which God has given to the sons of men to be afflicted with.

3. That, who keeps his mouth, keeps his Soul.

4. Answer a fool according to his folly, Lest he be wise in his own eyes.

5. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.

6. Then the dust will return to the earth as it was, and the spirit will return to God who gave it.

7. Lazy hands make a man poor, but diligent hands bring wealth.

8. Better is a dinner of herbs where love is than a fattened ox and hatred with it.

9. To gain riches is wise; to pay for riches with happiness is foolish.

10. Whoever stubbornly refuses to accept criticism will suddenly be broken beyond repair.

11. Love is strong as the Death; jealousies are as cruel as the tomb.

12. A good name is better than precious ointment.

13. The man who walks with wise men becomes wise himself.

14. There is a time to weep and a time to laugh; a time to mourn and a time to dance.