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Moreover, it has not (A)seen the sun or known anything, yet it finds (B)rest rather than he. Even though he should live a thousand years twice over, yet enjoy[a] no good—do not all go to the one place?

(C)All the toil of man is for his mouth, yet his appetite is not satisfied.[b]

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  1. Ecclesiastes 6:6 Or see
  2. Ecclesiastes 6:7 Hebrew filled

Though it never saw the sun or knew anything, it has more rest than does that man— even if he lives a thousand years twice over but fails to enjoy his prosperity. Do not all go to the same place?(A)

Everyone’s toil is for their mouth,
    yet their appetite is never satisfied.(B)

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