Give a portion to seven, and also to eight; for thou knowest not what evil shall be upon the earth.

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Invest in seven ventures, yes, in eight;
    you do not know what disaster may come upon the land.

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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 vanity.

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However many years anyone may live,
    let them enjoy them all.
But let them remember(A) the days of darkness,
    for there will be many.
    Everything to come is meaningless.

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