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John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ecclesiastes 5:8

If thou seest the oppression of the poor, and violent perverting of justice in a province ,.... Which is a very disagreeable sight, but often seen; the poor are oppressed, and judgment and justice perverted, and that in a very violent and flagrant manner, in open courts of judicature, in the several provinces and kingdoms of the world; marvel not at the matter ; as though it was some strange and uncommon thing, when nothing is more common: or "marvel not at the will" or "pleasure" F20 ... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ecclesiastes 5:9

Moreover, the profit of the earth is for all ,.... Or, "the excellency of the earth in" or "above all things is this" F25 ויתרון ארץ בכל היא "et praestantia terrae in omnibus ipsa", Montanus; "porro excellentia terrae prae omnibus est", Vatablus; "et praecellentia terrae in omnibus est", Gejerus. ; that God most high rules over all the earth, and is higher than the kings of it, and all oppressors in it; or in all respects there is a preference, a superior excellency in the... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ecclesiastes 5:10

He that loveth silver shall not be satisfied with silver ,.... The tillage of the earth is necessary, a very laudable and useful employment, and men do well to busy themselves in it; without this, neither the common people nor the greatest personages can be supplied with the necessaries of life; but then an immoderate love of money is criminal, which is here meant by loving silver, one kind of money, which when loved beyond measure is the root of all evil; and besides, when a man has got... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ecclesiastes 5:11

When goods increase, they are increased that eat them ,.... When a man's substance increases by trade, or otherwise, very often so it is that his family increases, and he has more mouths to feed, and backs to clothe; or his estate growing larger, if he lives suitably to it, he must keep more servants; and these, as they have but little work to do, are described by their eating, rather than by their working; and besides, such a growing man in the world has more friends and visitors that come... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ecclesiastes 5:12

The sleep of a labouring man is sweet, whether he eat little or much ,.... Or "of a servant" F9 העבד του δουλου , Sept. "servi", Arab. "i.e. agricolae", Drusius, Rambachius; "qui par regi famuloque venis", Senec. Hercul. Fur. v. 1073. , who enjoys sleep equally as a king; a tiller of the ground, as Jarchi; who also interprets it of one that serves the Lord, as likewise the Targum; a beloved one of his, to whom he gives sleep, Psalm 127:2 . A refreshing sleep is always reckoned... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ecclesiastes 5:1

Keep thy foot - This verse the Hebrew and all the versions join to the preceding chapter. Solomon, having before intimated, though very briefly, that the only cure against human vanity is a due sense of religion, now enters more largely on this important subject, and gives some excellent directions with regard to the right performance of Divine service, the nature of vocal and mental prayer, the danger of rash vows, etc. - C. The whole verse might be more literally translated thus: - ... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ecclesiastes 5:2

Be not rash with thy mouth - Do not hasten with thy mouth; weigh thy words, feel deeply, think much, speak little. "When ye approach his altar, on your lips Set strictest guard; and let your thoughts be pure, Fervent, and recollected. Thus prepared, Send up the silent breathings of your souls, Submissive to his will." C. read more

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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ecclesiastes 5:3

For a dream cometh - That is, as dreams are generally the effect of the business in which we have been engaged during the day; so a multitude of words evidence the feeble workings of the foolish heart. read more

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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ecclesiastes 5:4

When thou vowest a vow - When in distress and difficulty, men are apt to promise much to God if he will relieve them; but generally forget the vow when the distress or trouble is gone by. read more

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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ecclesiastes 5:5

Better is it that thou shouldest not vow, etc. - We are under constant obligations to live to God; no vow can make it more so. Yet, there may be cases in which we should bind ourselves to take up some particular cross, to perform some particular duty, to forego some particular attachment that does not tend to bring our souls nearer to God. Then, if fully determined, and strong in faith relative to the point, bind and hold fast; but if not fully, rationally, and conscientiously determined,... read more

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ecclesiastes 5:8

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ecclesiastes 5:9

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ecclesiastes 5:10

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ecclesiastes 5:11

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ecclesiastes 5:12

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ecclesiastes 5:1

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ecclesiastes 5:2

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ecclesiastes 5:3

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ecclesiastes 5:4

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ecclesiastes 5:5

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