Ecclesiastes 11:9

Ecclesiastes 11:10-1964 bbe — So put away trouble from your heart, and sorrow from your flesh; because the early years and the best years are to no p…

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"So put away trouble from your heart, and sorrow from your flesh; because the early years and the best years are to no purpose."

— Ecclesiastes 11:10-1964, Bible in Basic English

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“Therefore remove sorrow from thy heart, and put away evil from thy flesh; for youth and the dawn of life are vanity. ”
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“Banish emotional stress from your mind. and put away pain from your body; for youth and the prime of life are fleeting.”
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“Therefore remove sorrow from thy heart, and put away evil from thy flesh: for childhood and youth are vanity. ”
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Ecclesiastes 11 — Context

Truly the light is sweet, and it is good for the eyes to see the sun.

But even if a man's life is long and he has joy in all his years, let him keep in mind the dark days, because they will be great in number. Whatever may come is to no purpose.

Have joy, O young man, while you are young; and let your heart be glad in the days of your strength, and go in the ways of your heart, and in the desire of your eyes; but be certain that for all these things God will be your judge.

So put away trouble from your heart, and sorrow from your flesh; because the early years and the best years are to no purpose.

Ecclesiastes 11:10-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ecclesiastes 11:10-1964 say?

Ecclesiastes 11:10-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “So put away trouble from your heart, and sorrow from your flesh; because the early years and the best years are to no purpose.”

Where is Ecclesiastes 11:10-1964 in the Bible?

Ecclesiastes 11:10-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ecclesiastes, chapter 11, verses 10–1964.

Who wrote Ecclesiastes?

Ecclesiastes is traditionally attributed to Solomon (traditional; identified as "the Preacher, son of David"). It was written c. 940 BC.

What is the book of Ecclesiastes about?

Ecclesiastes is a candid meditation on life "under the sun" — its pleasures, its pains, and its apparent vanity. The Preacher tries wisdom, wealth, work, and pleasure, finds them all empty without God, and concludes that fearing God and keeping his commandments is the whole of man.

What are the major themes of Ecclesiastes?

Ecclesiastes explores themes including Vanity, Time, Meaning, Fear of God, Mortality. These themes shape the meaning and context of Ecclesiastes 11:10-1964.

What translation should I read Ecclesiastes 11:10-1964 in?

Ecclesiastes 11:10-1964 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Ecclesiastes 11:10-1964?

Ecclesiastes 11:10-1964 reads (BBE): “So put away trouble from your heart, and sorrow from your flesh; because the early years and the best years are to no purpose.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

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