Ecclesiastes

Solomon was wise but turned away from God. This book shares sober thoughts when he returned. It emphasizes preparation for death
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 1  Vanity of life; introduction
 2  Pleasure is vanity; being wise or a fool 
 3  Time for everything; God gives tasks; injustice
 4  Selfish work; friends; popularity
 5  Reverence before God; keeping riches hurts
 6  Wealth does not satisfy
 7  Character is valuable; wisdom is strength
 8  Be a good citizen; sin will be punished
 9  Unconscious death comes to all
10  Foolishness and wisdom
11  Be generous to others
12  Remember the Creator; death is coming
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