10:19a A feast is prepared for laughter,

Good meals make people happy,
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A good meal brings pleasure, (FBV)

10:19b and wine makes life merry,

and wine adds enjoyment to life.
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wine makes life pleasant,

10:19c but money is the answer for everything.

All this you can buy with money.
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and money can buy anything.

10:19a-b (combined)

Eating and drinking make you feel happy, and money can buy everything you need. (Contemporary English Version)
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A party makes you feel good, wine makes you feel happy, and money buys anything. (New Century Version)

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