6. Before the silver cord is broken, and the golden band pulls away, and the pitcher is crushed over the fountain, and the wheel is broken above the cistern,
7. and the dust returns to its earth, from which it was, and the spirit returns to God, who granted it.
8. Vanity of vanities, said Ecclesiastes, and all is vanity!
9. And since Ecclesiastes was very wise, he taught the people, and he described what he had accomplished. And while searching, he composed many parables.
10. He sought useful words, and he wrote most righteous words, which were full of truth.
11. The words of the wise are like a goad, and like nails deeply fastened, which, through the counsel of teachers, are set forth by one pastor.
12. You should require no more than this, my son. For there is no end to the making of many books. And excessive study is an affliction to the flesh.
13. Let us all listen together to the end of the discourse. Fear God, and observe his commandments. This is everything for man.
14. And so, for all that is done and for each error, God will bring judgment: whether it was good or evil.