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What they loved, hated,
    and envied has already perished;
and there is no reward for them from long ago
    in everything that is done under the sun.

Go and eat your food with gladness, and drink your wine with a pleasant heart; for God is already pleased with your deeds. At all times may your clothing be white, and let not oil ever lack on 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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