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I saw that all the labor,

And all of the skillful deeds;

Brings envy from your neighbor,

That sows the jealousy seeds.

 

This is a futile way,

And a pursuit of the wind;

Of someone the goes astray,

With numerous times has sinned.

 

The foolish man folds his arms,

As he consumes his own meat;

Not caring of who he harms,

And eager to trip their feet.

 

Better one handful to rest,

Than two handfuls with effort;

Pursuing to do your best,

For having peace and comfort.

 

Vanity under the sun,

I have seen every day;

Conceited ways some have done,

That have led to disobey.

 

Someone with no companion,

Without a son or brother;

Takes them down the dark canyon,

With no father or mother.

 

For he struggles to no end,

His eyes not content with wealth;

All alone without a friend,

Having no spiritual health.

 

So, who is he struggling for,

Depriving himself from good;

Such a miserable chore,

In doing of what he should.

 

Better is a poor wise youth,

Than as an old foolish king;

And better to tell the truth,

Than hearing the jailbird sing.

 

For the living move about,

With walking under the sun;

Always raising so much doubt,

Everything God has done.



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