KJV ORIGINAL
Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth, while the evil days come not, nor the years draw nigh, when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them;
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Remember your Creator while you are young, before the difficult days come and before you reach the years when you'll say, 'I find no joy in life anymore.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is urging young people to remember and honor God while they're still young, before old age and its troubles make life harder to enjoy.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from the conclusion of Ecclesiastes, traditionally attributed to King Solomon in his later years. The book reflects on the meaning of life and the futility of earthly pursuits without God. Solomon, having experienced great wealth, wisdom, and pleasure, writes from the perspective of someone looking back on life and recognizing what truly matters.
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