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.
5. The fool folds his hands and does no work,so he has nothing to eat but his own flesh.
6. Better is one handful with some restthan two hands full of toil and chasing the wind.