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17 They don’t take anything to the grave;
    their wealth won’t go down with them.
18 Even though they were praised when they were alive—
    and people may praise you when you succeed—
19 they will go to where their ancestors are.
    They will never see light again.

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17 for they will take nothing(A) with them when they die,
    their splendor will not descend with them.(B)
18 Though while they live they count themselves blessed—(C)
    and people praise you when you prosper—
19 they will join those who have gone before them,(D)
    who will never again see the light(E) of life.

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