3:19a For the fates of both men and beasts are the same: As one dies, so dies the other—

That is, all people will die, just like animals die.
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We all must die, humans and animals.
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For the destiny of humankind and the destiny of animals are one and the same. As one dies, so dies the other. (TLF)

3:19b they all have the same breath. Man has no advantage over the animals,

⌊God gave⌋ them all the same life, so people have no advantage over animals.
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Humans have the same physical life as animals. ⌊In this regard⌋ we are no better than animals.
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We all breathe for a time and then we die. (EEB)

3:19c since everything is futile.

Everything ⌊in their lives⌋ is pointless.
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This is all so empty and worthless.

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