⁸ What advantage then does the wise man have over the fool?^(A) What advantage is there for the poor person who knows how to conduct himself before others?

¹¹ For when there are many words, they increase futility.^(A) What is the advantage for man?

¹⁶ Don’t be excessively righteous, and don’t be overly wise.^(A) Why should you destroy yourself?