传道书 2:24
There is nothing better for a man, than that he should eat and drink, and that he should make his soul enjoy good in his labour. This also I saw, that it was from the hand of God.
Context
This verse from 传道书 Chapter 2 connects to 10 cross-references. 第二至第四灾：青蛙之灾（法老后悔但再次心硬）、虱子之灾（术士无法仿效）、蝇虫之灾（但歌珊地得保护）。神在以色列人和埃及人之间作了区别。
其他译本
There is nothing better for a manthanthat he should eat and drink, and make his soul enjoy good in his labor. This also I saw, that it is from the hand of God.
There is nothing good in a man who eateth, and hath drunk, and hath shewn his soul good in his labour. This also I have seen that it <FI>is<Fi> from the hand of God.
There is nothing better for a man than taking meat and drink, and having delight in his work. This again I saw was from the hand of God.
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