11:8a So if a man lives many years, let him rejoice in them all.

When a person has a long life, he should enjoy every minute of it.
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Be grateful for every year you live. No matter how long you live, (Good News Translation)
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When people live to be very old, let them rejoice in every day of life. (New Living Translation (2004))

11:8b But let him remember the days of darkness, for they will be many.

But he should be aware that he will be dead much longer ⌊than he is alive⌋ .
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remember that you will be dead much longer. (Good News Translation)
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But they should not forget that some day they will die and they will be dead for a very long time.

11:8c Everything to come is futile.

Everything that happens then is useless. (New Century Version)
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Everything that is coming is pointless. (God’s Word)
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There is nothing at all to look forward to. (Good News Translation)

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