So remember your Creator during your youth! Otherwise, troublesome days will come and years will creep up on you when you'll say, "I find no pleasure in them,"

You've accused me of bitter things; you've caused me to reap the sins of my youth.

Do not remember my youthful sins and transgressions; but remember me in light of your gracious love, in light of your goodness, LORD.

Since everything will be destroyed in this way, think of the kind of holy and godly people you ought to be

Sorrow

Indeed, we are consumed by your anger and terrified by your wrath.

And put

Though his bones were full of youthful vigor; yet they will lie down with him in the dust.

Since we have these promises, dear friends, let's cleanse ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit by becoming mature in our holy fear of God.

Flee from youthful passions. Instead, pursue righteousness, faithfulness, love, and peace together with those who call on the Lord with a pure heart.

For

"Utterly pointless," says the Teacher. "Absolutely pointless; everything is pointless."

Look, you have made my life span fit in your hand; It is nothing compared to yours. Surely every person at their best is a puff of wind. Interlude

A child's heart has a tendency to do wrong, but the rod of discipline removes it far away from him.

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"Utterly pointless," says the Teacher. "Absolutely pointless; everything is pointless."