6. Remember God before your life is snapped like a silver chain.Remember God before your life is broken like a golden bowl.It will be as useless as a broken bucket at the spring.It will be no good, like a broken wheel at a water well.
7. Your body will become part of the dust of the earth again.But your spirit will return to God who gave it.
8. Everything is useless!The Teacher says that everything is useless.
9. The Teacher was very wise. He taught the people what he knew. The Teacher very carefully thought about, studied and set in order many wise teachings.
10. The Teacher looked for just the right words. He wrote teachings that are dependable and true.
11. Words from wise men are like sharp sticks used to guide animals. These words are like nails that have been driven in firmly. They are wise teachings that come from God the Shepherd.
12. So be careful, my son, about other teachings. People are always writing books. And too much study will make you very tired.
13. Now, everything has been heard.Here is my final advice:Honor God and obey his commands.This is the most important thing people can do.