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And though he had lived a thousand years twice over, yet good he hath not seen; to the same place doth not every one go?

All the labour of man [is] for his mouth, and yet the soul is not filled.

For what advantage [is] to the wise above the fool? What to the poor who knoweth to walk before the living?

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

Everyone’s toil is for their mouth,
    yet their appetite is never satisfied.(B)
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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