Jealousy is cruel as the grave: the coals thereof are coals of fire, which hath a most vehement flame. [Therefore do not compare your lot with another's lest you see their advantages and lose the joy of what you already have.] Solomon More Quotes by Solomon More Quotes From Solomon He mocks proud mockers but gives grace to the humble. from the Book of Proverbs Solomon truth life book To gain riches is wise; to pay for riches with happiness is foolish. Solomon riches wise pay Love is strong as the Death; jealousies are as cruel as the tomb. Solomon love-is-strong strong love-is