The rich and the poor they meet together
But jah jah is the maker of them all (Mi tell you)
So don't you be hasty to get yourself rich quick (Don't do that)
And don't you sell your soul to gain the pleasures of this whole
Wide world
Listen!
There is no profit for you to gain the world and to loose your soul
Don't sell your soul for vanity
Don't sell your soul for vanity
It would be better for you if you give jah jah all your heart and soul
Don't put your trust in vanity
Don't sell your soul for vanity
(Don't be greedy for money)
Don't get jealous when you see someone is getting rich
Remember all is vanity, and vexation of spirit
(Don't be greedy for money)
And if riches increase set not your heart upon it
Remember all is vanity, and vexation of spirit
Hey!
So there is no profit for you to gain the world and to loose your soul
Don't sell your soul for vanity
Don't sell your soul for vanity
It would be better for you if you give jah jah all your heart and soul
Don't put your trust in vanity
Don't sell your soul for vanity
(Don't be greedy for money)
The rich man with his riches and the poor man in his poverty
This is also vanity, and vexation of spirit
Yet still the rich and the poor meets together
But jah is the maker of them all
All is vanity, and vexation of spirit
Hey!
So there is no profit for you to gain the world and to loose your soul
Don't sell your soul for vanity
Don't sell your soul for vanity
It would be better for you if you give jah jah all your heart and soul
Don't put your trust in vanity
Don't sell your soul for vanity
(Don't be greedy for money)
There is a time and a place for everything under the sun
All is vanity, and vexation of spirit
(Don't be greedy for money)
So don't be in a haste to get rich and fighting for position
Remember all is vanity, and vexation of spirit
Hey!
So there is no profit for you to gain the world and to loose your soul
Don't sell your soul for vanity
Don't sell your soul for vanity
It would be better for you if you give jah jah all your heart and soul
Don't put your trust in vanity
Don't sell your soul for vanity
(Don't be greedy for money)
Vanity, (Vanity of vanities)
Vanity, (Said the preacher)
Even your childhood and your youthful days are vanity
(Remember that)
Vanity, (Vanity of vanities)
Vanity, (Said the preacher)
Destruction of the soul this is also vanity
(King solomon say)