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What they loved and hated, as well as what they desired, has already perished. They no longer have any share in what is done under the sun.

Enjoy Life While It Lasts

Go—eat your food with joy, and drink your wine with a merry heart! For God already has approved your deeds. Always be clothed in white garments, and never let your head lack oil!

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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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