Parallel Bible results for "Ecclesiastes 5:20"

Ecclesiastes 5:20

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20 God deals out joy in the present, the now. It's useless to brood over how long we might live.
20 They seldom reflect on the days of their life, because God keeps them occupied with gladness of heart.
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