9. Not only was the Teacher wise, but also he imparted knowledge to the people. He pondered and searched out and set in order many proverbs.
10. The Teacher searched to find just the right words, and what he wrote was upright and true.
11. The words of the wise are like goads, their collected sayings like firmly embedded nails--given by one Shepherd.
12. Be warned, my son, of anything in addition to them. Of making many books there is no end, and much study wearies the body.
13. Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole [duty] of man.
14. For God will bring every deed into judgment, including every hidden thing, whether it is good or evil.
38. There was a written notice above him, which read: THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS.
39. One of the criminals who hung there hurled insults at him: "Aren't you the Christ? Save yourself and us!"
40. But the other criminal rebuked him. "Don't you fear God," he said, "since you are under the same sentence?
41. We are punished justly, for we are getting what our deeds deserve. But this man has done nothing wrong."
42. Then he said, "Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom. "
43. Jesus answered him, "I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise."