“I know that there is nothing better
For humans
Than to be happy.
They enjoy themselves
As long as they live.
Moreover,
It is God’s gift
That all should eat and drink.
They should take pleasure
In all their toil.”
Humans should be happy as long as they live. This gift from God is the ability to eat and drink. Notice that the name ‘God’ is used and not ‘Yahweh’ or ‘Lord.’ Humans should also take pleasure from their work.
Eugene Finnegan Bible Project 