Ecclesiastes 7:8-14

8If you finish some work, that is better than to start something new. It is better to be patient than to be proud.

9Control your angry thoughts. Only fools allow their anger to continue.

10Do not say, ‘Everything was a lot better in the past.’ Those are not wise thoughts.

11It is good to have wisdom, like money that you receive from your father. Wisdom helps everyone who lives.

12Both wisdom and money can keep you safe. But wisdom is better. If you are wise, your knowledge can save your life.

13Think about the things that God has done. If God has bent something, nobody can make it straight again.

14If your life is good, you should be happy. But if you have trouble, think about this: God causes both joy and trouble in our lives. We do not know what will happen next.