22 For what does a man get with all his work and all his efforts(A) that he labors at under the sun? 23 For all his days are filled with grief, and his occupation is sorrowful;(B) even at night, his mind does not rest.(C) This too is futile.

24 There is nothing better for man than to eat, drink, and enjoy[a][b] his work.(D) I have seen that even this is from God’s hand,(E)

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Footnotes

  1. Ecclesiastes 2:24 Syr, Tg; MT reads There is no good in man who eats and drinks and enjoys
  2. Ecclesiastes 2:24 Lit and his soul sees good

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