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Ecclesiastes 11:8-10
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
Ecclesiastes 11:8-10
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
8 Even those who live many years should rejoice in them all, yet let them remember that the days of darkness will be many. All that comes is vanity.(A)
9 Rejoice, young man, while you are young, and let your heart cheer you in the days of your youth. Follow the inclination of your heart and the desire of your eyes, but know that for all these things God will bring you into judgment.(B)
10 Banish anxiety from your mind, and put away pain from your body, for youth and the dawn of life are vanity.(C)
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Ecclesiastes 11:8-10
New International Version
Ecclesiastes 11:8-10
New International Version
8 However many years anyone may live,
let them enjoy them all.
But let them remember(A) the days of darkness,
for there will be many.
Everything to come is meaningless.
9 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.(B)
10 So then, banish anxiety(C) from your heart
and cast off the troubles of your body,
for youth and vigor are meaningless.(D)
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