Translations
Modern
Furthermore, God has given riches and wealth to every man, and He has enabled him to enjoy them, to accept his lot, and to rejoice in his labor. This is a gift from God.
Traditional
Every man also to whom God hath given riches and wealth, and hath given him power to eat thereof, and to take his portion, and to rejoice in his labour; this is the gift of God.
Literal
Also every man for whom God has given to him riches and wealth, and given him power to eat from it and to receive his portion and to rejoice in his toil—this, it is a gift of God.
Latin
Et omni homini cui dedit Deus divitias atque substantiam, potestatemque ei tribuit ut comedat ex eis, et fruatur parte sua, et lætetur de labore suo: hoc est donum Dei.
Original
Hebrew
English
Furthermore, God has given riches and wealth to every man, and He has enabled him to enjoy them, to accept his lot, and to rejoice in his labor. This is a gift from God.
Notes
The advice for enjoying life is clear: Enjoy your food, drink, and work. Appreciate them as gifts from God.
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