4. for it comes in vanity and departs in darkness, and in darkness its name is covered up.
5. Moreover, it has not seen the sun or known anything, yet it finds rest rather than he.
6. Though the man may live a thousand years, twice over, yet he does not see the good things. Does not everyone go to the same place?
7. All the labor of man is for his mouth,yet his appetite is not satisfied.
8. For what benefit is there for the wiseover the fool?And what more does the poor man knowwho walks before others?
9. Better to be content with the sight of eyesthan to have a wandering appetite.This is vanityand like chasing the wind.
10. Whatever happens, it has already been given a name,and it is known what man is;he cannot contend with Him who is stronger than he.
11. The more words,the more vanity,so what profit is there to mankind?
12. For who knows what is good for man while he lives the few days of his vain life which pass like a shadow? For who can tell men what will be after them under the sun?