Ecclesiastes 11:8 - Compare All Versions

Ecclesiastes 11:8 NIV (New International Version)

However many years anyone may live, let them enjoy them all. But let them remember the days of darkness, for there will be many. Everything to come is meaningless.

Ecclesiastes 11:8 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)

So if a person lives many years, let him rejoice in them all; but let him remember that the days of darkness will be many. All that comes is vanity.

Ecclesiastes 11:8 NLT (New Living Translation)

When people live to be very old, let them rejoice in every day of life. But let them also remember there will be many dark days. Everything still to come is meaningless.

Ecclesiastes 11:8 CSB (Christian Standard Bible)

Indeed, if someone lives many years, let him rejoice in them all, and let him remember the days of darkness,  since they will be many. All that comes is futile.

Ecclesiastes 11:8 KJV (King James Version)

but if a man live many years, and rejoice in them all; yet let him remember the days of darkness; for they shall be many. All that cometh is vanity.

Ecclesiastes 11:8 NKJV (New King James Version)

But if a man lives many years And rejoices in them all, Yet let him remember the days of darkness, For they will be many. All that is coming is vanity.

Ecclesiastes 11:7-8 MSG (The Message)

Oh, how sweet the light of day, And how wonderful to live in the sunshine! Even if you live a long time, don’t take a single day for granted. Take delight in each light-filled hour, Remembering that there will also be many dark days And that most of what comes your way is smoke.

Ecclesiastes 11:8 NASB2020 (New American Standard Bible - NASB)

Indeed, if a person lives many years, let him rejoice in them all; but let him remember the days of darkness, for they will be many. Everything that is to come will be futility.

Ecclesiastes 11:8 AMP (Amplified Bible)

Yes, if a man should live many years, let him rejoice in them all; yet let him remember the days of darkness, for they will be many. All that is to come will be futility.

Ecclesiastes 11:8 NET (New English Translation)

So, if a man lives many years, let him rejoice in them all, but let him remember that the days of darkness will be many – all that is about to come is obscure.