Go, eat your bread with joy, and drink your wine with a…
“Go, eat your bread with joy, and drink your wine with a merry heart, for God has already approved what you do. Let your garments be always white. Let not oil be lacking on your head. Enjoy life with the wife whom you love, all the days of your vain life that he has given you under the sun, because that is your portion in life and in your toil at which you toil under the sun.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Live joyfully and gratefully, trusting that God approves your daily labor and relationships.
In simple terms: Enjoy life, trusting divine approval.
Live gratefully and honorably.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- marriage
- work
- daily routines
- celebrations
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What daily practices nurture gratitude?
- How to balance joy with realistic expectations?
May overlook hardships in pursuit of joy.