Add parallel Print Page Options

22 What do people really have after all their work and struggling in this life? 23 Throughout their life, they have pain, frustrations, and hard work. Even at night, a person’s mind does not rest. This is also senseless.

24-25 There is no one who has tried to enjoy life more than I have. And this is what I learned: The best thing people can do is eat, drink, and enjoy the work they must do. I also saw that this comes from God.[a]

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. Ecclesiastes 2:24 Or “24 The best people can do is eat, drink, and enjoy their work. I also saw that this comes from God. 25 No one can eat or enjoy life without God.”

Bible Gateway Recommends

La Biblia La Palabra De Dios para Todos -Flexcover Bible
La Biblia La Palabra De Dios para Todos -Flexcover Bible
Retail: $8.99
Our Price: $7.29
Save: $1.70 (19%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars
PDT Children's Softcover Bible
PDT Children's Softcover Bible
Retail: $10.99
Our Price: $8.49
Save: $2.50 (23%)
4.0 of 5.0 stars
ERV Duotone Bible, Blue/Grey
ERV Duotone Bible, Blue/Grey
Retail: $18.99
Our Price: $13.99
Save: $5.00 (26%)
4.5 of 5.0 stars
ERV God's Word: Your Journey to Freedom
ERV God's Word: Your Journey to Freedom
Retail: $7.99
Our Price: $6.29
Save: $1.70 (21%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars
ERV Duotone Bible, Blue/Grey - Case of 24
ERV Duotone Bible, Blue/Grey - Case of 24
Retail: $455.76
Our Price: $334.99
Save: $120.77 (26%)
4.5 of 5.0 stars
Russian City Bible ERV-RU--softcover
Russian City Bible ERV-RU--softcover
Retail: $19.99
Our Price: $18.49
Save: $1.50 (8%)