Obey the king’s command, because you took an oath before God to be loyal to him.

I have observed the burden that God has given to people to keep them occupied.

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

It is best to take hold of one warning without letting go of the other warning; for the one who fears God will follow both warnings.

But it will not go well with the wicked, nor will they prolong their days like a shadow, because they do not stand in fear before God.

I decided to carefully and thoroughly examine all that has been accomplished on earth. I concluded: God has given people a burdensome task that keeps them occupied.

To every man whom God has given wealth, and possessions, he has also given him the ability to eat from them, to receive his reward and to find enjoyment in his toil; these things are the gift of God.