Ecclesiastes 11:9–12:1

⁹You who are young, make the most of your youth.

Relish your youthful vigor.

Follow the impulses of your heart.

If something looks good to you, pursue it.

But know also that not just anything goes;

You have to answer to God for every last bit of it.

¹⁰Live footloose and fancy-free—

You won’t be young forever.

Youth lasts about as long as smoke.

^1–212Honor and enjoy your Creator while you’re still young,

Before the years take their toll and your vigor wanes,