What advantage [is there] to a man in all his labor that he takes under the sun?

And I looked on all my works which my hands had done, and on my labor which I labored to perform, and behold, all was vanity and grasping for the wind, and there is no advantage under the sun.

For it happens to a man in all his labor, and in the purpose of his heart in which he labors under the sun.

For all his days [are] sorrowful, and vexation of spirit is his; in the night also his heart rests not. This is also vanity.

And this is also an evil infirmity; for as he came, so also shall he return. And what is his gain, for which he labors in vain?

With everyone who is careful there is abundance, but the pleasure-taking and indolent shall be in want.

For what is a man profited if he gains the whole world, but forfeits his soul? Or what will a man give [as] an exchange for his soul?