Ecclesiastes 7:7-9

Easy-to-Read Version

⁷ Even the wise will forget their wisdom,
    if someone pays them enough.
    That money destroys their understanding.
⁸ It is better to finish something
    than to start it.
It is better to be gentle and patient
    than to be proud and impatient.
⁹ Don’t become angry quickly,
    because anger is foolish.