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…9Rejoice, O young man, while you are young, and let your heart be glad in the days of your youth. Walk in the ways of your heart and in the sight of your eyes, but know that for all these things God will bring you to judgment.10So banishsorrowfrom your heart,and cast offpainfrom your body,foryouthand vigorare fleeting.

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Therefore remove sorrow from your heart, and put away evil from your flesh: for childhood and youth are vanity.

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Ecclesiastes 12:1
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;

Job 13:26
For thou writest bitter things against me, and makest me to possess the iniquities of my youth.

Psalm 25:7
Remember not the sins of my youth, nor my transgressions: according to thy mercy remember thou me for thy goodness' sake, O LORD.

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Psalm 90:7-11
For we are consumed by thine anger, and by thy wrath are we troubled…

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Job 20:11
His bones are fullof the sin of his youth, which shall lie down with him in the dust.

2 Corinthians 7:1
Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

2 Timothy 2:22
Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

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Ecclesiastes 1:12,14
I the Preacher was king over Israel in Jerusalem…

Psalm 39:5
Behold, thou hast made my daysas an handbreadth; and mine ageis as nothing before thee: verily every man at his best stateis altogether vanity. Selah.

Proverbs 22:15
Foolishnessis bound in the heart of a child;but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.

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So banish sorrow from your heart
This phrase encourages the reader to actively remove sorrow or anxiety from their inner being. In biblical context, the heart often represents the center of emotions and will. The exhortation to banish sorrow aligns with other scriptural teachings that emphasize trusting in God and finding joy in His presence (Philippians 4:6-7,Psalm 16:11). The idea of removing sorrow is not about ignoring life's difficulties but about maintaining a perspective that trusts in God's sovereignty and goodness. Historically, the ancient Near Eastern cultures, including Israel, placed significant importance on the heart as the seat of thought and emotion, making this advice particularly poignant.

and cast off pain from your body
This phrase suggests a proactive approach to dealing with physical discomfort or distress. In the context of Ecclesiastes, which often reflects on the transient nature of life, this advice can be seen as an encouragement to not be overly burdened by physical ailments. The Bible frequently acknowledges the reality of physical suffering but also points to God's ultimate healing and restoration (Isaiah 53:4-5,Revelation 21:4). The cultural context of the time would have included various remedies and practices for dealing with physical pain, but the emphasis here is on the attitude towards such suffering.

for youth and vigor are fleeting
This phrase highlights the transient nature of youth and physical strength. The book of Ecclesiastes often reflects on the temporary nature of earthly life and its pleasures. This acknowledgment serves as a reminder to use one's youth wisely and to focus on eternal values rather than temporary pleasures (Psalm 90:10,James 4:14). The fleeting nature of youth is a universal truth that transcends cultures and eras, emphasizing the importance of living a life that honors God. This perspective encourages a focus on spiritual growth and maturity, which are enduring, rather than solely on physical attributes that will inevitably fade.

1.Solomon
Traditionally considered the author of Ecclesiastes, Solomon was the son of King David and known for his wisdom. Ecclesiastes is often seen as a reflection on the meaning of life and the pursuit of fulfillment.

2.Israel
The setting for Solomon's writings, Israel was a nation chosen by God, experiencing various periods of prosperity and decline during Solomon's reign.

3.Youth
A central theme in this verse, representing a time of life characterized by energy, potential, and often, a lack of awareness of life's brevity.

4.Heart and Body
These represent the inner and outer aspects of human existence, emphasizing the holistic approach to well-being.

5.Fleeting Nature of Life
A recurring theme in Ecclesiastes, highlighting the temporary and transient nature of human life and experiences.Recognize the Transience of Life
Understand that youth and vigor are temporary. This awareness should lead to a life lived with purpose and intentionality.

Guard Your Heart
Protect your heart from sorrow and negativity. This involves cultivating a mindset focused on gratitude and joy, even amidst life's challenges.

Care for Your Body
Acknowledge the importance of physical well-being. This includes making healthy lifestyle choices that honor the body as a temple of the Holy Spirit.

Live Wisely in Youth
Use the energy and opportunities of youth to serve God and others. Avoid the pitfalls of youthful indiscretion by seeking wisdom and guidance from Scripture.

Embrace Contentment
Find contentment in the present moment, recognizing that each stage of life has its own unique blessings and challenges.Top 10 Lessons from Ecclesiastes 11

What does the Bible say about Death and Hades?

How can sorrow lead to spiritual growth?

What does Proverbs 14:13 mean?

What guidance does the Bible offer on sadness?(10)Sorrow.--See Note onEcclesiastes 7:3.

Youth.--The word occurs not elsewhere in the Old Testament; but nearly the same word is used of black hair inLeviticus 13:37;Song of Solomon 5:11.

Verse 10 -Ecclesiastes 12:7. - Section 18. Thethird remedy is piety, and this ought to be practiced from one's earliest days; life should be so guided as not to offend the laws of the Creator and Judge, and virtue should not be postponed till the failure of faculties makes pleasure unattainable, and death closes the scene. The last days of the old man are beautifully described under certain images, metaphors, and analogies.Verse 10. -Therefore remove sorrow from thy heart. The writer reiterates his advice concerning cheerfulness, and then proceeds to inculcate early piety.Kaas, rendered "sorrow," has been variously understood. The Septuagint hasθυμόν, the Vulgategram; so the margin of the Authorized Version gives "anger," and that of the Revised Version "vexation," or "provocation." Wordsworth adopts this last meaning (relating to1 Kings 15:30;1 Kings 21:22;2 Kings 23:26, etc., where, however, the signification is modified by the connection in which the word stands), and paraphrases, "Take heed lest you provoke God by the thoughts of your heart." Jerome affirms that in the term "anger" all perturbations of the mind are included - which seems rather forced. The word is better rendered, low spirits, moroseness, discontent. These feelings are to be put away from the mind by a deliberate act.Put away evil from thy flesh. Many commentators consider that the evil here named is physical, not moral, the author enjoining his young disciple to take proper care of his body, not to weaken it on the one hand by asceticism, nor on the other by indulgence in youthful lusts. In this case the two clauses would urge the removal of what respectively affects the mind and body, the inner and outer man. But the ancient versions are unanimous in regarding the "evil" spoken of as moral. Thus the Septuagint givesπονηρίαν, "wickedness;" the Vulgate,malitiam. Similarly the Syriac and Targum. And according to our interpretation of the passage, such is the meaning here. It is a call to early piety and virtue, like that of St. Paul (2 Corinthians 7:1), "Having these promises, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God." Do not, says Koheleth, defile thy body by carnal sins (1 Corinthians 6:18), which bring decay and sickness, and arouse the wrath of God against thee. For childhood and youth are vanity. This time of youth soon passes away; the capacity for enjoyment is soon circumscribed; therefore use thy opportunities aright, remembering the end. The word for "youth" (shacharuth) occurs nowhere else in the Old Testament, and is probably connected withshachon, "black," used of hair inLeviticus 13:31. Hence it means the time of black hair, in contradistinction to the time when the hair has become grey. The explanation which refers it to the time of dawn (Psalm 110:8) seems to be erroneous, as it would then be identical with" childhood." The Septuagint renders itἄνοια, "folly;" the Vulgate,voluptas, "pleasure;" the Syriac, "and not knowledge, but the word cannot be rightly thus translated. The two terms are childhood and manhood, the period during which the capacity for pleasure is fresh and strong. Its vanity is soon brought home; it is evanescent; it brings punishment. Thus Bailey, 'Festus' -

"I cast mine eyes around, and feel
There is a blessing wanting;
Too soon our hearts the truth reveal,
That joy is disenchanting." And again -

"When amid the world's delights,
How warm soe'er we feel a moment among them -
We find ourselves, when the hot blast hath blown,
Prostrate, and weak, and wretched."

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Parallel Commentaries ...

So banish
וְהָסֵ֥ר(wə·hā·sêr)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular
Strong's 5493:To turn aside

sorrow
כַּ֙עַס֙(ka·‘as)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3708:Vexation, anger

from your heart,
מִלִּבֶּ֔ךָ(mil·lib·be·ḵā)
Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 3820:The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre

and cast off
וְהַעֲבֵ֥ר(wə·ha·‘ă·ḇêr)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular
Strong's 5674:To pass over, through, or by, pass on

pain
רָעָ֖ה(rā·‘āh)
Adjective - feminine singular
Strong's 7451:Bad, evil

from your body,
מִבְּשָׂרֶ֑ךָ(mib·bə·śā·re·ḵā)
Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 1320:Flesh, body, person, the pudenda of a, man

for
כִּֽי־(kî-)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588:A relative conjunction

youth
הַיַּלְד֥וּת(hay·yal·ḏūṯ)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 3208:Childhood, youth

and vigor
וְהַֽשַּׁחֲר֖וּת(wə·haš·ša·ḥă·rūṯ)
Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 7839:A dawning, juvenescence

are fleeting.
הָֽבֶל׃(hā·ḇel)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1892:Emptiness, vanity, transitory, unsatisfactory


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