4. There is hope for those who are still alive—it does not matter who they are. But this saying is true: A living dog is better than a dead lion.
5. The living know that they will die, but the dead don’t know anything. They have no more reward. People will soon forget them.
6. After people are dead, their love, hate, and jealousy are all gone. And they will never again share in what happens on earth.
7. So go and eat your food now and enjoy it. Drink your wine and be happy. It is all right with God if you do these things.
8. Wear nice clothes and make yourself look good.
9. Enjoy life with the wife you love. Enjoy every day of your short life. God has given you this short life on earth—and it is all you have. So enjoy the work you have to do in this life.