Ecclesiastes 11:1-3-4 The Message (MSG)

1. Be generous: Invest in acts of charity.Charity yields high returns.

2. Don’t hoard your goods; spread them around.Be a blessing to others. This could be your last night.

3-4. When the clouds are full of water, it rains.When the wind blows down a tree, it lies where it falls.Don’t sit there watching the wind. Do your own work.Don’t stare at the clouds. Get on with your life.

10. Live footloose and fancy-free—You won’t be young forever.Youth lasts about as long as smoke.

Ecclesiastes 11