English Language Versions
KJV There is nothing better for a man, than that he should eat and drink, and that he should make his soul enjoy good in his labour. This also I saw, that it was from the hand of God.
KJVP There is nothing H369 better H2896 for a man, H120 than that he should eat H7945 H398 and drink, H8354 and that he should make his soul H7200 H853 H5315 good H2896 in his labor. H5999 This H2090 also H1571 I H589 saw, H7200 that H3588 it H1931 was from the hand H4480 H3027 of God. H430
YLT There is nothing good in a man who eateth, and hath drunk, and hath shewn his soul good in his labour. This also I have seen that it is from the hand of God.
ASV 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.
WEB 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.
RV There is nothing better for a man {cf15i than} that he should eat and drink, and make his soul enjoy good in his labour. This also I saw, that it is from the hand of God.
NET There is nothing better for people than to eat and drink, and to find enjoyment in their work. I also perceived that this ability to find enjoyment comes from God.
ERVEN There is no one who has tried to enjoy life more than I have. And this is what I learned: The best thing people can do is eat, drink, and enjoy the work they must do. I also saw that this comes from God.