Remember your Creator (Hebrew: Bara', plural, Creators denotes majesty) (Ge 1:26) in the days of your youth, before the evil days come and the years draw near. You will say: I have no pleasure in them.

You write down bitter things against me and make me inherit the sins of my youth.

Do not remember the sins of my youth or my rebellious ways. O Jehovah, remember me in keeping with your loving kindness and your goodness.

Seeing that these things are thus all to be dissolved (destroyed), what manner of persons should you be in all holy living and godliness?

Sorrow

Your anger consumes us. We are troubled by your rage.

And put

The youthful vigor that fills his bones will lie with him in the dust.

Having these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness with deep reverence for God.

Flee from youthful lusts and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, with those who call on the Lord with a clean heart.

For

Vanity of vanities, said the Preacher, vanity of vanities; all is vanity.

Indeed, you have made the length of my days very short. My life span is nothing compared to yours. Certainly, everyone alive is like a whisper in the wind.

Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child. The rod of discipline (instruction) will drive it far from him.

General references

Vanity of vanities, said the Preacher, vanity of vanities; all is vanity.