400 B
400 B
For what does it profit a person ... his life?
Alternate translation: "It does not profit a person ... his life."
if he gains the whole world
Alternate translation: "if he gains everything he desires"
but forfeits his life
"but he loses his life"
What can a person give in exchange for his life?
Alternate translation: "There is nothing that a person can give to regain his life."