22. What does a man acquire from all his laborand from the anxiety that accompanies his toil on earth?
23. For all day long his work produces pain and frustration,and even at night his mind cannot relax!This also is futile!
24. There is nothing better for people than to eat and drink,and to find enjoyment in their work.I also perceived that this ability to find enjoyment comes from God.
25. For no one can eat and drinkor experience joy apart from him.
26. For to the one who pleases him, God gives wisdom, knowledge, and joy,but to the sinner, he gives the task of amassing wealth – only to give it to the one who pleases God.This task of the wicked is futile – like chasing the wind!