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Enjoy Life to the Fullest within the Auspices of the Fear of God

The light is sweet,
    and it is pleasant for the eyes to see the sun.
For if a man lives many years,
    let him rejoice in all of them!
Let him remember that the days of the darkness will be many—
    all that is coming is vanity!
Rejoice, O young man, in your youth,
    and let your heart cheer you in the days of your youth!
Follow the ways of your heart and the sight of your eyes—
    but know that God will bring you into judgment for all these things.

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Remember Your Creator While Young

Light is sweet,
    and it pleases the eyes to see the sun.(A)
However many years anyone may live,
    let them enjoy them all.
But let them remember(B) the days of darkness,
    for there will be many.
    Everything to come is meaningless.

You who are young, be happy while you are young,
    and let your heart give you joy in the days of your youth.
Follow the ways of your heart
    and whatever your eyes see,
but know that for all these things
    God will bring you into judgment.(C)

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