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Ecclesiastes 2:23-26 God's Word Translation (GW)

23. Their entire life is filled with pain, and their work is unbearable. Even at night their minds don’t rest. Even this is pointless.

24. There is nothing better for people to do than to eat, drink, and find satisfaction in their work. I saw that even this comes from the hand of God.

25. Who can eat or enjoy themselves without God?

26. God gives wisdom, knowledge, and joy to anyone who pleases him. But to the person who continues to sin, he gives the job of gathering and collecting ⌊wealth⌋. The sinner must turn his wealth over to the person who pleases God. Even this is pointless. ⌊It’s like⌋ trying to catch the wind.

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