Ecc 11:9 | MHM | STEP | v. 9 : Now the preacher talks to young people. He uses irony and says, Rejoice, O young man, in thy youth; and let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth, and walk in the ways of thine heart, and in the sight of thine eyes . In other words, young people often want to do whatever they like and enjoy themselves. Some people might even tell them to live this way and ignore advice to be serious. But the preacher is showing that this way of thinking is foolish. If someone always follows their desires, God may allow them to continue, but it is not wise (Hosea 4:7 ). The preacher gives a strong warning: But know thou, that for all these things God will bring thee into judgment . This means God will judge everyone for how they lived, especially for their pleasures and choices when they were young. Everyone will have to answer to God, and we should remember this when making decisions, especially in our youth.

‏ Ecclesiastes 11:9

v. 9: Now the preacher talks to young people. He uses irony and says, Rejoice, O young man, in thy youth; and let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth, and walk in the ways of thine heart, and in the sight of thine eyes . In other words, young people often want to do whatever they like and enjoy themselves. Some people might even tell them to live this way and ignore advice to be serious. But the preacher is showing that this way of thinking is foolish. If someone always follows their desires, God may allow them to continue, but it is not wise (Hosea 4:7 ^a).

The preacher gives a strong warning: But know thou, that for all these things God will bring thee into judgment . This means God will judge everyone for how they lived, especially for their pleasures and choices when they were young. Everyone will have to answer to God, and we should remember this when making decisions, especially in our youth.