4 Though the stillborn child came into the world for no reason and departed into darkness,though its name is shrouded in darkness,
5 though it never saw the light of day nor knew anything,yet it has more rest than that man –
6 if he should live a thousand years twice, yet does not enjoy his prosperity.For both of them die!
7 All of man’s labor is for nothing more than to fill his stomach – yet his appetite is never satisfied!
8 So what advantage does a wise man have over a fool?And what advantage does a pauper gain by knowing how to survive?
9 It is better to be content with what the eyes can seethan for one’s heart always to crave more.This continual longing is futile – like chasing the wind.
10 Whatever has happened was foreordained,and what happens to a person was also foreknown.It is useless for him to argue with God about his fatebecause God is more powerful than he is.