11:10a So banish sorrow from your heart,

So remove sorrow from your heart (New American Standard Bible)
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So don’t let your mind worry, (FBV)
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Do not allow yourself to think sad thoughts,

11:10b and cast off pain from your body,

and keep pain away from your body. (New American Standard Bible)
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and avoid things that hurt your body. (FBV)
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and avoid doing things that are painful ⌊or harmful⌋ for your body.

11:10c for youth and vigor are fleeting.

⌊Do this⌋ because your childhood and strength of youth are pointless.
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⌊Do this⌋ because you will only be young and strong for a short time.

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