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What they loved, what they hated and what they envied all disappeared long ago, and they no longer have a share in anything done under the sun.

So go, eat your bread with joy,
and drink your wine with a happy heart,
for God has already accepted your deeds.
Let your clothing always be white,
and never fail to perfume your head.

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Their love, their hate
    and their jealousy have long since vanished;
never again will they have a part
    in anything that happens under the sun.(A)

Go, eat your food with gladness, and drink your wine(B) with a joyful heart,(C) for God has already approved what you do. Always be clothed in white,(D) and always anoint your head with oil.

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