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17 Also, all his days (A)he eats in darkness with (B)much vexation, and his sickness and anger.

18 Here is what I have seen to be (C)good, which is [a]beautiful: to eat, to drink, and to see good in all one’s labor in which he labors under the sun during the few days of his life which God has given him; for this is his (D)portion. 19 Furthermore, as for every man to whom (E)God has given riches and wealth, He has also (F)empowered him to eat from them and to take up his portion and be glad in his labor; this is the (G)gift of God.

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  1. Ecclesiastes 5:18 Or appropriate

17 All their days they eat in darkness,
    with great frustration, affliction and anger.

18 This is what I have observed to be good: that it is appropriate for a person to eat, to drink(A) and to find satisfaction in their toilsome labor(B) under the sun during the few days of life God has given them—for this is their lot. 19 Moreover, when God gives someone wealth and possessions,(C) and the ability to enjoy them,(D) to accept their lot(E) and be happy in their toil—this is a gift of God.(F)

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