12 I know that there is nothing better for them than to rejoice and enjoy theA good life. 13 It is also the gift of God whenever anyone eats, drinks, and enjoys all his efforts.a 14 I know that everything God does will last forever; there is no adding to it or taking from it.b God works so that people will be in awe of him.c 15 Whatever is, has already been,d and whatever will be, already is. However, God seeks justice for the persecuted.B