But better[off] thanbothof them is the one whohas neverexisted,whohas neverseenthe evilactivitythat is doneunderthe sun.
Who rejoicegreatly,[And] exultwhenthey findthe grave?
I have seenallthe workswhichhave been doneunderthe sun,and behold,allis vanityand strivingafter wind.
So I hatedlife,for the workwhichhad been doneunderthe sunwas grievousto me; becauseeverythingis futilityand strivingafter wind.
"But woeto thosewho are pregnantand to thosewho are nursing babiesin thosedays!
"For behold,the daysare comingwhenthey will say,Blessedare the barren,and the wombsthat neverbore,and the breaststhat nevernursed.'
