Amazing and beautiful quotes from King Solomon

“I have seen all the works that are done under the sun, and behold, everything is vanity and vexation of spirit”;

“What has been is what will be, and what has been done is what will be done, and there is nothing new under the sun”;

“Something happens about which they say: “look, this is new”; but this was already in the centuries that were before us”;

“In much wisdom there is much sorrow; and whoever increases knowledge increases sorrow";

“A time to scatter stones, and a time to gather stones; a time to hug, and a time to avoid hugs”;

“Everything came from dust and everything will return to dust”;

“I also saw under the sun: a place of judgment, and there was lawlessness; there is a place of truth, but there is untruth”;

“And I said in my heart: “God will judge the righteous and the wicked; because there is a time for every thing and a judgment for every thing”;

“Every work and every success in business produces mutual envy between people”;

“Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labor: for if one falls, the other will lift up his companion. But woe to one when he falls, and there is no other to lift him up. Also, if two people are lying down, then they are warm; How can one keep warm alone?”;

“To compile many books will never end, and to read a lot is tiring for the body”;

“Do not be hasty with your tongue and do not let your heart be in a hurry to utter a word... Let your words be few”;

“It is better for you not to promise, than to promise and not fulfill”;

“The end of a thing is better than the beginning; the patient is better than the arrogant";

“Do not be hasty in your spirit to anger, for anger dwells in the hearts of fools”;

“The judgment of evil deeds is not carried out quickly; This is why the hearts of the sons of men are not afraid to do evil”;

“In days of prosperity, take advantage of the good, and in days of adversity, reflect”;

“There is no righteous man on earth who does good and does not sin; therefore, do not pay attention to every word that is spoken... for your heart knows many cases when you yourself slandered others”;

“Man does not know his time. As fish are caught in a destructive net, and as birds are entangled in a snare, so the sons of men are caught in times of trouble, when it unexpectedly comes upon them”;

“And I turned and saw all kinds of oppression that are happening under the sun: and behold, the tears of the oppressed, but they had no comforter; and in the hand of those who oppress them is power, but they have no comforter”;

“The words of the wise, spoken calmly, are better heard than the cry of a ruler among fools”;

“The words of the wise are like needles and like driven nails”;

“Whoever digs a hole will fall into it, and whoever destroys the fence will be bitten by a serpent”;

“The laughter of fools is like the crackling of thorns under a cauldron”;

“Better is a poor but intelligent young man than an old but foolish king who does not know how to take advice”;

“Let us hear the essence of everything: fear God and keep His commandments, because this is everything for man; For God will bring every deed into judgment, even every secret thing, whether it is good or evil.”

In my opinion, the uniqueness of the Book of Ecclesiastes from the entire composition of the Old Testament is that in it the truth of God is revealed in poetic form.

The abundance of artistic images and means of expression, rhetorical figures, metaphors, repetitions, parallelisms, antinomies (some see irony there), and most importantly, the presence of a “lyrical hero” in the book - all this suggests that we are dealing with artistic logic . This is especially clearly illustrated by the final verses of the book:

“On that day when those who keep the house tremble and the men of strength are bowed down;

and the grinders will stop grinding, because there are few of them left;

and those looking out the window will be darkened;

and the doors to the street will be locked; when the sound of the millstone ceases,

and a man will rise at the crowing of a rooster, and the daughters of singing will be silent;

and the heights will be scary to them, and there will be horrors on the road;

and the almond tree will blossom, and the grasshopper will grow heavy, and the caper will crumble.

For a man departs to his eternal home, and mourners are ready to surround him in the street;

- until the silver chain broke,

and the golden bandage was not torn,

and the pitcher did not break at the fountain,

and the wheel over the well did not collapse.

And the dust will return to the earth as it was;

and the spirit will return to God who gave it.”

“The almond tree will bloom, and the grasshopper will grow heavy, and the caper will crumble” - what poetry, what beauty, what height! Breathtaking!

Archpriest Vladimir Vigilyansky

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Solomon, Jewish king, legendary ruler of the united Kingdom of Israel in 965-928 BC. e., during its peak period. Son of King David and Bathsheba (Batsheba). Considered the author of the Book of Ecclesiastes, the book Song of Solomon, the Book of Proverbs of Solomon, as well as some psalms. During the reign of Solomon, the Jerusalem Temple, the main shrine of Judaism, was built in Jerusalem.

Aphorisms, quotes, sayings, phrases Solomon

Anger destroys even the wise.
Don't quarrel for no reason.
A faithful man conceals a matter.
He who gives to the poor will not become poor.
The soul of the lazy desires, but in vain.
Do not plot evil against your neighbor.
From many dreams there are many vain words.
He who is careless in his work is the brother of the wasteful man.
Fools only despise wisdom and instruction.
And a fool, when silent, may seem wise.
A fool pours out all his anger, but a wise man restrains it.
He who rejoices in misfortune will not go unpunished.
A stupid person does not like knowledge, but only to express his mind.
Whoever repays good with evil, evil will not leave his house.
Fear is nothing more than the deprivation of help from reason.
Apply your heart to learning and your ears to wise words.
A man who flatters his friend spreads a net for his feet.
God made man straight. People are looking for many tricks.
In the mouth of a fool is the scourge of pride; but the lips of the wise guard them.
An angry person starts a quarrel, but a hot-tempered person sins a lot.
Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all sins.
From all work there is profit, but from idle talk there is only damage.
The stone is heavy, and the sand weighs too; but the wrath of a fool is greater than both of them.
A meek heart is life for the body, but envy is rottenness for the bones.
Do not be friends with an angry person and do not associate with a hot-tempered person.
Anger is cruel, rage is indomitable; but who can resist jealousy?
A meek tongue is a tree of life, but an unbridled tongue is a brokenness of spirit.
Deceit is in the heart of evildoers, joy is in the heart of peacemakers.
Better is a pinch with peace than a handful with labor and vexation of spirit.
The hand of the diligent will rule, and the lazy will be under tribute.
The heart knows the grief of its soul, and no stranger will interfere with its joy.
Because jealousy is the wrath of a husband, and he will not show mercy on the day of vengeance.
It is better to live in a desert land than with a quarrelsome and angry wife.
Let someone else praise you, and not your mouth; let someone else praise you, and not your tongue.
A hot-tempered person stirs up strife, but a patient person calms strife.
The one who, passing by, interferes in someone else's quarrel, grabs the dog by the ears.
Wealth is exhausted by vanity, but he who gathers with labor multiplies it.
A wrong scale is an abomination to the Lord, but a right weight is acceptable to Him.
The wise man fears and shuns evil, but the foolish man is irritable and arrogant.
A fool believes every word, but a prudent man pays attention to his ways.
And when you laugh, sometimes your heart hurts, and the end of joy is sadness.
There is no righteous person on earth who does good and does not sin.
The wise are silent, so fools can pass for wise if they remain silent.
A poor person is hated even by those closest to him, but a rich person has many friends.
Enterprises gain firmness through consultation, and by consultation wage war.
It is better to live in a corner on the roof than with a grumpy wife in a spacious house.
A foolish son is his father's ruin, and a contentious wife is a waste pipe.
Do not answer a fool according to his stupidity, lest you become like him.
He who is patient is better than the brave, and he who controls himself is better than the conqueror of a city.
A good name is better than great wealth, and a good reputation is better than silver and gold.
I found one husband out of a thousand, but I did not find a woman out of all of them.
Do not refuse to do good to someone in need when your hand is strong enough to do it.
Do not eat food from an envious person and do not be tempted by his delicious dishes.
Do not answer a fool according to his folly, lest he become a wise man in his own eyes.
A fool will immediately show his anger, but a prudent person hides his insult.
He who despises his neighbor sins; and he who is merciful to the poor is blessed.
Every prudent man acts with knowledge, but a fool displays his stupidity.
The prudent man sees the trouble and takes refuge; and the inexperienced go ahead and are punished.
He who hides hatred has lying lips; and whoever spreads slander is stupid.
The one who covers up the offense seeks love; and whoever reminds him again removes his friend.
A hot-tempered person can do something stupid; but a person who deliberately does evil is hated.
Whoever curses his father and his mother, his lamp will go out in the midst of deep darkness.
He who stops his ear from the cry of the poor will also cry and will not be heard.
Have you seen a man who is wise in his eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
A hope that does not come true for a long time torments the heart, but a fulfilled desire is like a tree of life.
He who guards his mouth guards his soul; but whoever opens his mouth wide will be in trouble.
Listen to your father: he begat you; and do not despise your mother when she is old.
If you are not lazy, then your harvest will come like a source; poverty will run far away from you.
Others pour generously, and more is added to him; and the other is extremely thrifty, and yet becomes poor.
He who wants to have friends must be friendly himself; and there is a friend who is more attached than a brother.
When a country deviates from the law, then there will be many leaders in it; and with a reasonable and knowledgeable husband, she will last long.
Knowledge is better than choice gold; because wisdom is better than pearls, and nothing desired can compare with it.
The main thing is wisdom: acquire wisdom and with all your possessions acquire understanding. Value it highly, and it will elevate you.
Three things are incomprehensible to me, and four I do not understand: the way of the eagle in the sky, the way of the serpent on the rock, the way of the ship in the middle of the sea, and the way of the man to the maiden.
Rejoice, young man, in your youth, and let your heart taste joy in the days of your youth, and walk in the ways of your heart and according to the vision of your eyes;
just know that for all this God will bring you to judgment. Who's howling? who's moaning? who has quarrels? Who's in grief? who has wounds for no reason? who has purple eyes? Those who sit drinking wine for a long time. And you will say: “They beat me, it didn’t hurt me; They pushed me, I didn’t feel it. When I wake up, I’ll look for the same thing again.”

Qualities of an ideal woman

She chooses wool and linen and willingly works with her hands. She is like merchant ships - she gets her bread from afar. After dark she gets up, cooks food for her family and gives the maids work. Looks for a field and buys it; With what she earns she plants a vineyard. She eagerly gets to work, her hands are strong for her labors. She understands that her trade is profitable; her lamp does not go out at night. She places her hands on the spinning wheel, her fingers holding the spindle. For the poor, she opens her palm and extends her hands to those in need. In the snow she is not afraid for her family: her whole family dresses in scarlet clothes. She makes covers for her bed, and dresses in fine linen and purple. Fine linen and purple - that is, clothes made from fabrics that were expensive for that time... She makes linen clothes and sells them and supplies belts to merchants. She dresses with strength and dignity and looks cheerfully into tomorrow. She speaks with wisdom, and good instruction is on her tongue. She oversees the affairs of her family; she does not eat the bread of idleness. 28Her children stand up and call her blessed, and her husband also praises her: “There are many good wives, but you have surpassed them all.” Proverbs 31:13-29

The qualities of an ideal housewife are described here. Of course, you don’t need to take everything literally (after all, the time is not right now), but you can extract useful principles.

So, men and women, pay attention! Qualities of an ideal wife according to King Solomon:

Hardworking Selective (values quality) Enterprising Able to negotiate Strategic Good at time management Initiative Influential Attentive Talented Caring Energetic Plays sports Generous Thoughtful Knows her worth Has sales and communication skills Positive Cheerful Wise Conscious Pleasant She wants to be praised and loved

There are even more qualities that can be identified, but these are the most important. How do you like it?)

An atmosphere of love creates success. Her husband respects her at the city gates. Proverbs 31:23

In ancient times, the city gates were the center of all public life; discussions of major issues and legal proceedings with the elders of the country took place near them.

A man who is next to the right and wise woman is always respected. It is her intelligence and desire to create an atmosphere of love and care at home that helps her man achieve goals and climb higher on the ladder of influence.

Absolute trust

Her husband believes her with all his heart; with her he will not be at a loss. She brings him good and not evil all the days of her life. Proverbs 31:11-12

There must be trust between close people: when you do not control the other person for treason, lies or other betrayal. You need to trust each other and always pay back with good, that is, not even allow yourself to think bad about the one with whom you go through life. In actions, even more so, you need to act kindly.

Loving and trusting relationships, according to Solomon, even affect financial success! A man who is confident in his woman will never be at a loss!