Ecclesiastes 11:10

Therefore remove sorrow from thy heart, and put away evil from thy flesh: for childhood and youth are vanity.

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Other Translations for Ecclesiastes 11:10

BSB
So banish sorrow from your heart, and cast off pain from your body, for youth and vigor are fleeting.
AKJV
Therefore remove sorrow from your heart, and put away evil from your flesh: for childhood and youth are vanity.
CPDV
Remove anger from your heart, and set aside evil from your flesh. For youth and pleasure are empty.
ERV
Therefore remove sorrow from thy heart, and put away evil from thy flesh: for youth and the prime of life are vanity.
NHEB
Therefore remove sorrow from your heart, and put away evil from your flesh; for youth and the dawn of life are vanity.
SMT
And put away anger from thy heart, and cause evil to pass away from thy flesh: for childhood and youth are vanity.

Commentary for Ecclesiastes 11:10

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Ecclesiastes 11:10
Summary
Remove sorrow and evil from heart completely
Event
Command to release distress
Estimated Time Period
c. 300 BC
Category
Wisdom