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Ecclesiastes 6:6-8
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition

6 Even though he should live a thousand years twice over, yet enjoy no good—do not all go to one place?

7 All human toil is for the mouth, yet the appetite is not satisfied. 8 For what advantage have the wise over fools? And what do the poor have who know how to conduct themselves before the living?

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Ecclesiastes 6:6-8
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6 even if he lives a thousand years twice over but fails to enjoy his prosperity. Do not all go to the same place?(A)

7 Everyone’s toil is for their mouth,
    yet their appetite is never satisfied.(B)
8 What advantage have the wise over fools?(C)
What do the poor gain
    by knowing how to conduct themselves before others?

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