
Ecclesiastes 12 Contemporary English Version (CEV)12 Keep your Creator in mind while you are young! In years to come, you will be burdened down with troubles and say, “I don’t enjoy life anymore.” 2 Someday the light of the sun 5 You will be afraid We each go to our eternal home, Respect and Obey God9 I was a wise teacher with much understanding, and I collected a number of proverbs that I had carefully studied. 10 Then I tried to explain these things in the best and most accurate way. 11 Words of wisdom are like the stick a farmer uses to make animals move. These sayings come from God, our only shepherd, and they are like nails that fasten things together.[b] 12 My child, I warn you to stay away from any teachings except these. There is no end to books, 13 Everything you were taught can be put into a few words: Respect and obey God!
Contemporary English Version (CEV) Copyright © 1995 by American Bible Society |
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