A new section is indicated by the hebel conclusion in 4:16 and the change in tone from reflection to that of instruction,18 as well as the change in subject matter. Qohelet now turns to the theme of speech and worship.19 5:1 [4:17] Watch your step as you go to the house of God. Approach to listen rather than to offer the sacrifice of the fools, for they do not know that they are doing evil. 5:1 [4:17]. In v. 1 Qohelet exhorts to watch one’s step when going to the house of God. In Prov. 1:15–16 and
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