17 Moreover, all his days he (A)eats in darkness in much vexation and sickness and anger.

18 Behold, what I have seen to be (B)good and fitting is to eat and drink and find enjoyment[a] in all the toil with which one toils under the sun the few days of his life that God has given him, for this is his (C)lot. 19 Everyone also to whom (D)God has given (E)wealth and possessions (F)and power to enjoy them, and to accept his lot and rejoice in his toil—this is (G)the gift of God.

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Footnotes

  1. Ecclesiastes 5:18 Or and see good

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