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Yes, if a man lives many years, let him rejoice in them all; But let him remember the days of darkness, for they shall be many. All that comes is vanity.
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Enjoy Today, Remember Tomorrow
Scholars explain that this verse encourages believers to rejoice in the good gifts and long life God provides. However, this joy should be balanced with a sober remembrance of future 'days of darkness'—which can mean old age, adversity, or death. It's a call to live with gratitude but without forgetting life's transient nature and ultimate accountability.
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Ecclesiastes
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The preceding exhortation to a life of labor in the sight of God is now addressed especially to the active and the young; and is enforced by anothe…
19th Century
Anglican
Days of darkness. —Psalms 88:12; Psalms 143:3; Job 10:21. (Compare to also Psalms 56:13;[Referen…
Baptist
But if a man live many years, and rejoice in them all; yet let him remember the days of darkness; for they shall be many. All that cometh is va…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But if a man live many years Enjoying light and life, and beholding the sun with much delight and pleasure. The days of m…
Life is sweet to bad men, because they have their portion in this life; it is sweet to good men, because it is the time of preparation for a better…
