Ecclesiastes 11:2; Ecclesiastes 11:5-6; Ecclesiastes 11:8-9

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Ecclesiastes 11:2

2 Give a part to seven or even to eight, because you have no knowledge of the evil which will be on the earth.
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Ecclesiastes 11:5-6

5 As you have no knowledge of the way of the wind, or of the growth of the bones in the body of her who is with child, even so you have no knowledge of the works of God who has made all.
6 In the morning put your seed into the earth, and till the evening let not your hand be at rest; because you are not certain which will do well, this or that--or if the two will be equally good.
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Ecclesiastes 11:8-9

8 But even if a man's life is long and he has joy in all his years, let him keep in mind the dark days, because they will be great in number. Whatever may come is to no purpose.
9 Have joy, O young man, while you are young; and let your heart be glad in the days of your strength, and go in the ways of your heart, and in the desire of your eyes; but be certain that for all these things God will be your judge.
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