Ecclesiastes9:8

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Translation

May your garments always be white, and may your head never lack oil.

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Paraphrase

May your reputation always be that of a person with a pure heart, and may the most important part of you always

be refreshed, revitalized and pleasing to others.

Footnotes

1: “let and let”

These are both expressed as statements of desire, but there are things a person must do to achieve them. In order for your garments to be white you must live a godly life. In order to be refreshed and revitalized you need to have good relationships with others so that they can play those positive roles in your life. Then it will be a two-way street, just like the oils on someone’s head were a blessing to them and to others around them.