Ecclesiastes 11:10

New Living Translation

So refuse to worry, and keep your body healthy. But remember that youth, with a whole life before you, is meaningless.

Cross References

Job 11:12

An empty-headed person won’t become wise any more than a wild donkey can bear a human child.

Job 13:26

“You write bitter accusations against me and bring up all the sins of my youth.

Job 20:11

Though they are young, their bones will lie in the dust.

Psalm 25:7

Do not remember the rebellious sins of my youth. Remember me in the light of your unfailing love, for you are merciful, O Lord.

Psalm 39:5

You have made my life no longer than the width of my hand. My entire lifetime is just a moment to you; at best, each of us is but a breath.” Interlude

Psalm 39:6

We are merely moving shadows, and all our busy rushing ends in nothing. We heap up wealth, not knowing who will spend it.

Proverbs 22:15

A youngster’s heart is filled with foolishness, but physical discipline will drive it far away.

Ecclesiastes 1:14

I observed everything going on under the sun, and really, it is all meaningless—like chasing the wind.

Ecclesiastes 1:2

“Everything is meaningless,” says the Teacher, “completely meaningless!”

Ecclesiastes 12:1

Don’t let the excitement of youth cause you to forget your Creator. Honor him in your youth before you grow old and say, “Life is not pleasant anymore.”

2 Corinthians 7:1

Because we have these promises, dear friends, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that can defile our body or spirit. And let us work toward complete holiness because we fear God.

2 Timothy 2:22

Run from anything that stimulates youthful lusts. Instead, pursue righteous living, faithfulness, love, and peace. Enjoy the companionship of those who call on the Lord with pure hearts.