Translations
Modern
…and also that every man should eat and drink and find satisfaction in all his labor—this is the gift of God.
Traditional
And also that every man should eat and drink, and enjoy the good of all his labour, it is the gift of God.
Literal
…and also that every man should eat and drink and see good in all his toil—it is a gift of God.
Latin
…omnis enim homo qui comedit et bibit, et videt bonum de labore suo, hoc donum Dei est.
Original
Hebrew
English
…and also that every man should eat and drink and find satisfaction in all his labor—this is the gift of God.
Notes
rejoice and do good while they live: Even though life and work can be hard, the Teacher's conclusion (repeated from Ecclesiastes 2:24) can still be true.
Every activity has a right time (Ecclesiastes 3:1–8), but only God knows when that time is (Ecclesiastes 3:9–11). People should accept uncertainty and trust God, who rewards wise and righteous work with enjoyment.
Theme notes and profiles
Glossary
Topics
Blessing: Temporal, from God Celebration Contentment: General Scriptures Concerning Enjoying Life Enjoyment Gifts from God: Temporal: To be Used and Enjoyed God's Gift Happiness Happiness of the Righteous Having Fun Recreation The Gifts of God: Temporal: To be Used and Enjoyed Toil True Happiness Vacation