Parallel Bible results for "Ecclesiastes 11:7-8"

Ecclesiastes 11:7-8

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7 Light is sweet, and it is pleasant for the eyes to behold the sun.
7 Light is sweet, and it pleases the eyes to see the sun.
8 For if a man lives many years, let him rejoice in them all; but let him remember that the days of darkness will be many. All that comes is vanity.
8 However many years anyone may live, let them enjoy them all. But let them remember the days of darkness, for there will be many. Everything to come is meaningless.
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