5 Though it never saw the sun or knew anything, it has more rest than does that man –
6 even if he lives a thousand years twice over but fails to enjoy his prosperity. Do not all go to the same place?
7 Everyone’s toil is for their mouth,yet their appetite is never satisfied.
8 What advantage have the wise over fools?What do the poor gainby knowing how to conduct themselves before others?
9 Better what the eye seesthan the roving of the appetite.This too is meaningless,a chasing after the wind.
10 Whatever exists has already been named,and what humanity is has been known;no one can contendwith someone who is stronger.
11 The more the words,the less the meaning,and how does that profit anyone?