14I have seen all things that are done under the sun, and behold all is vanity, and vexation of spirit.
15The perverse are hard to be corrected, and the number of fools is infinite.
16I have spoken in my heart, saying: Behold I am become great, and have gone beyond all in wisdom, that were before me in Jerusalem: and my mind hath contemplated many things wisely, and I have learned.