3:12 I have concluded 1 that there is nothing better for people 2
than 3 to be happy and to enjoy
themselves 4 as long as they live,
3:13 and also that everyone should eat and drink, and find enjoyment in all his toil,
for these things 5 are a gift from God.
5:18 I have seen personally what is the only beneficial and appropriate course of action for people: 6
to eat and drink, 7 and find enjoyment in all their 8 hard work 9 on earth 10
during the few days of their life which God has given them,
for this is their reward. 11
5:19 To every man whom God has given wealth, and possessions,
he has also given him the ability 12
to eat from them, to receive his reward and to find enjoyment in his toil;
these things 13 are the gift of God.
5:20 For he does not think 14 much about the fleeting 15 days of his life
because God keeps him preoccupied 16 with the joy he derives from his activity. 17
8:15 So I recommend the enjoyment of life, 18
for there is nothing better on earth 19 for a person to do 20 except 21 to eat, drink, and enjoy 22 life. 23
So 24 joy 25 will accompany him in his toil
during the days of his life which God gives him on earth. 26