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There is nothing better for a man than that he should eat and drink, and make his soul enjoy good in his labor. This also I saw, that it is from the hand of God.
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Verse 24. Drink, using with moderation the things which we have acquired, rather than to be solicitous for more, ( Worthington.) which may fall into the hands of an idle heir, who is appointed by God, verse 26. This may also be the plea of libertines, ( Calmet.) who would use freely what he has given. Saint Augustine con. Jul. iv. 3.
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