Ecclesiastes 7:6-8

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⁶ If you use thorn bushes to make a fire,
    they make a lot of noise but they burn too quickly.
When a foolish person laughs,
    their noise also has no purpose.
⁷ If a wise person cheats people,
    he becomes a fool.
If you accept a bribe,
    you will no longer think properly.
⁸ If you finish some work,
    that is better than to start something new.
It is better to be patient than to be proud.