16. It is very sad that people leave the world just as they came. So what does a person gain from “trying to catch the wind”?
17. They only get days that are filled with sadness and sorrow. In the end, they are troubled, sick, and angry.
18. I have seen what is best for people to do on earth: They should eat, drink, and enjoy the work they have during their short time here. God has given them these few days, and that is all they have.
19. If God gives some people wealth, property, and the power to enjoy those things, they should enjoy them. They should accept the things they have and enjoy their work—that is a gift from God.
20. People don’t have many years to live, so they must remember these things all their life. God will keep them busy with the work they love to do.