Parallel Bible results for "ecclesiastes 3:12-13"

Ecclesiastes 3:12-13

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12 I perceived that there is nothing better for them than to be joyful and to do good as long as they live;
12 I know that there is nothing better for people than to be happy and to do good while they live.
13 also that everyone should eat and drink and take pleasure in all his toil--this is God's gift to man.
13 That each of them may eat and drink, and find satisfaction in all their toil—this is the gift of God.
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