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Ecclesiastes 5:16-18
New Century Version
Ecclesiastes 5:16-18
New Century Version
16 This, too, is real misery:
They leave just as they came.
So what do they gain from chasing the wind?
17 All they get are days full of sadness and sorrow,
and they end up sick, defeated, and angry.
Enjoy Your Life’s Work
18 I have seen what is best for people here on earth. They should eat and drink and enjoy their work, because the life God has given them on earth is short.
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