Cross-references Explore similar Bible verses on Ecclesiastes 3:13 in English Standard Version "also that everyone should eat and drink and take pleasure in all his toil—this is God’s gift to man." Ec 2:24 There is nothing better for a person than that he should eat and drink and find enjoyment in his toil. This also, I saw, is from the hand of God, Ec 5:19 Everyone also to whom God has given wealth and possessions and power to enjoy them, and to accept his lot and rejoice in his toil—this is the gift of God.