1. So I again considered all the oppression that continually occurs on earth.This is what I saw:The oppressed were in tears, but no one was comforting them;no one delivers them from the power of their oppressors.
2. So I considered those who are dead and gonemore fortunate than those who are still alive.
3. But better than both is the one who has not been bornand has not seen the evil things that are done on earth.
4. Then I considered all the skillful work that is done:Surely it is nothing more than competition between one person and another.This also is profitless – like chasing the wind.