17. Surely, he ate in darkness every day of his life,and he suffered greatly with sickness and anger.
18. I have seen personally what is the only beneficial and appropriate course of action for people:to eat and drink, and find enjoyment in all their hard work on earthduring the few days of their life which God has given them,for this is their reward.
19. To every man whom God has given wealth, and possessions,he has also given him the abilityto eat from them, to receive his reward and to find enjoyment in his toil;these things are the gift of God.
20. For he does not think much about the fleeting days of his lifebecause God keeps him preoccupied with the joy he derives from his activity.