I have seen all the works which have been done under the sun, and behold, all is vanity, a futile grasping and chasing after the wind.

I made great works: I built houses for myself; I planted vineyards for myself;

So I have seen that there is nothing better than that a man should be happy in his own works and activities, for that is his portion (share). For who will bring him [back] to see what will happen after he is gone?

Go your way, eat your bread with joy and drink your wine with a cheerful heart [if you are righteous, wise, and in the hands of God]; for God has already approved and accepted your works.