and also that everyone should eat and drink, and find enjoyment in all his toil, for these things are a gift from God.

Even if a man fathers a hundred children and lives many years -- even if he lives a long, long time, but cannot enjoy his prosperity -- even if he were to live forever -- I would say, "A stillborn child is better off than he is!"

Though the stillborn child came into the world for no reason and departed into darkness, though its name is shrouded in darkness,

if he should live a thousand years twice, yet does not enjoy his prosperity. For both of them die!

It is better to go to a funeral than a feast. For death is the destiny of every person, and the living should take this to heart.

If the snake should bite before it is charmed, the snake charmer is in trouble.