Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth, while the evil days come not, nor the years draw nigh, when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them;
Holman Bible
So remember your Creator in the days of your youth:
and the years approach when you will say,
“I have no delight in them”;
International Standard Version
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,"
A Conservative Version
Remember also thy Creator in the days of thy youth, before the evil days come, and the years draw nigh, when thou shall say, I have no pleasure in them,
American Standard Version
Remember also thy Creator in the days of thy youth, before the evil days come, and the years draw nigh, when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them;
Amplified
Remember [thoughtfully] also your Creator in the days of your youth [for you are not your own, but His], before the evil days come or the years draw near when you will say [of physical pleasures], “I have no enjoyment and delight in them”;
Bible in Basic English
Let your mind be turned to your Maker in the days of your strength, while the evil days come not, and the years are far away when you will say, I have no pleasure in them;
Darby Translation
And remember thy Creator in the days of thy youth, before the evil days come, and the years draw nigh, of which thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them;
Julia Smith Translation
And remember him creating thee in the days of thy youth, till even when the days of evil shall not come, and the years draw near in which thou shalt say, Not to me delight in them;
King James 2000
Remember now your Creator in the days of your youth, while the evil days come not, nor the years draw near, when you shall say, I have no pleasure in them;
Lexham Expanded Bible
Remember your Creator in the days of your youth-- before the days of trouble come and the years draw near when you will say, "I find no pleasure in them!"
Modern King James verseion
Remember now your Creator in the days of your youth, while the evil days do not come, nor the years draw near, when you shall say, I have no pleasure in them.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Remember thy maker in thy youth, before the days of adversity come, and or the years draw nigh, when thou shalt say, "I have no pleasure in them";
NET Bible
So remember your Creator in the days of your youth -- before the difficult days come, and the years draw near when you will say, "I have no pleasure in them";
New Heart English Bible
Remember also your Creator in the days of your youth, before the evil days come, and the years draw near, when you will say, "I have no pleasure in them;"
The Emphasized Bible
Yet remember thy Creator, in the days of thy vigour, - or ever come in, the days of discomfort, and the years arrive, in which thou shalt say - I have, in them, no pleasure;
Webster
Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth, while the evil days come not, nor the years draw nigh, when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them;
World English Bible
Remember also your Creator in the days of your youth, before the evil days come, and the years draw near, when you will say, "I have no pleasure in them;"
Youngs Literal Translation
Remember also thy Creators in days of thy youth, While that the evil days come not, Nor the years have arrived, that thou sayest, 'I have no pleasure in them.'
Themes
Children » Should » Remember God
Decrepitude » Ps 71; ec 12 general references to » Devoid of pleasure
Exhortations » Special » To redeem the time
God » Remember » In early life
Long life » Old age ps 71; ec 12 » Devoid of pleasure
Old age » General references to » Devoid of pleasure
Procrastination » Motives for avoiding » The present the best time
Redeeming the time » How secured » By youthful piety
Remember » The duty of remembering » In early life
Remembrance » Remembering the lord
Topics
Interlinear
Zakar
Bara'
Ra`
Yowm
Shaneh (in pl. only),
References
Morish
Word Count of 20 Translations in Ecclesiastes 12:1
Verse Info
Context Readings
Advice To The Young: Life Is Short And Then You Die
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Cross References
Ecclesiastes 11:8
If a man live many years, and rejoice in them all; yet let him remember the days of darkness for they will be many. All that comes is vanity.
2 Samuel 19:35
I am already eighty years old. Nothing gives me pleasure any more. I cannot taste what I eat and drink. I cannot hear the voices of singers. I would only be a burden to my lord the king.
Lamentations 3:27
It is good for a man to carry the yoke when he is young.
Genesis 39:2
Jehovah was with Joseph. Joseph became a successful man. He worked in the house of his Egyptian master.
Psalm 22:9-10
You are the one who brought me out of the womb. You made me feel safe at my mother's breasts.
Psalm 34:11
Come, you sons, listen to me. I will teach you the respect of Jehovah.
Psalm 71:17-18
O God, You taught me from my youth, and I still declare your wondrous deeds.
Proverbs 8:17
I love those who love me. Those who earnestly seek me will find me.
Ecclesiastes 11:10
Therefore remove sorrow from your heart, and put away evil from your flesh, for childhood and youth are vanity.
2 Timothy 3:15
From childhood you have known the sacred writings that are able to make you wise to salvation through faith that is in Christ Jesus.
Genesis 39:8-9
He refused, and said to her: My master does not have to concern himself with anything in the house, because I am here. He has put me in charge of everything he has.
Genesis 39:23
The jailer did not worry about anything, because Jehovah was with Joseph and made him successful in all that he did.
1 Samuel 1:28
So I am dedicating (giving) (granting) him to Jehovah. As long as he lives, he will belong to Jehovah. Then they worshiped Jehovah there.
1 Samuel 2:18
Samuel served before Jehovah as a child girded with a linen ephod.
1 Samuel 2:26
The child Samuel grew both in stature and in goodness with Jehovah and also with men.
1 Samuel 3:19-21
Samuel grew up. Jehovah was with him and did not let any of his words go unfulfilled (fail).
1 Samuel 16:7
But Jehovah said to Samuel: Do not look at his appearance or at the height of his stature. I have rejected him. God does not see as man sees. Man looks at the outward appearance. Jehovah looks at the heart (inner man).
1 Samuel 16:12-13
Jesse sent for him. He was a handsome, healthy young man, and his eyes sparkled. Jehovah said to Samuel: This is the one. Anoint him!
1 Samuel 17:36-37
I have killed lions and bears. I will do the same to this heathen Philistine. He has defied the army of the living God.
1 Kings 3:6-12
Solomon answered: You always showed great love for my father David, your servant. He was good, loyal, and honest in his relation with you. You have continued to show him your great and constant love by giving him a son who today rules in his place.
1 Kings 14:13
All the people of Israel will mourn for him and bury him. He will be the only member of Jeroboam's family who will be properly buried for he is the only one with whom Jehovah, the God of Israel, is pleased.
1 Kings 18:12
What if the Spirit of Jehovah carries you off to some unknown place as soon as I leave? Then, when I tell Ahab that you are here and he cannot find you, he will put me to death. Remember that I have been a devout worshiper of Jehovah ever since I was a boy.
2 Chronicles 34:2-3
He did what Jehovah considered right. He lived in the ways of his ancestor David and never stopped living this way.
Job 30:2
They were a bunch of worn-out men, too weak to do any work for me.
Psalm 90:10
The days of our lives are seventy or eighty years if we are in good health. But the best of them bring trouble and misery. Indeed, they are soon gone, and we fly away.
Proverbs 22:6
Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old, he will not depart from it.
Isaiah 26:8
Yes, Jehovah, walking in the way of your Laws, we wait for you. Your name and your fame are the desire of our hearts.
Daniel 1:8-9
Daniel determined in his heart that he would not defile himself with the king's special food and wine. He requested permission from the officer in charge that he might not defile himself.
Daniel 1:17
God gave these young people knowledge, understanding, and wisdom of all types of literature and learning. Daniel had understanding and wisdom in all visions and dreams.
Hosea 7:9
Foreigners are using up your strength, but you do not realize it. You have become a gray-haired, old man, but you do not realize it.
Luke 1:15
He will be great in the eyes of God. He will not drink wine or strong drink and he will be full of Holy Spirit from the time of his birth.
Luke 2:40-52
The child grew and became strong. He was filled with wisdom and was blessed by God.
Luke 18:16
Jesus said: Invite the little children to come to me, and do not forbid them for the kingdom of God belongs to them.
Ephesians 6:4
Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger but nurture them in the discipline and instruction of God.