Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Ecclesiastes 4:1-3
Solomon had a large soul (1 Kgs. 4:29) and it appeared by this, among other things, that he had a very tender concern for the miserable part of mankind and took cognizance of the afflictions of the afflicted. He had taken the oppressors to task (Eccl. 3:16, 17) and put them in mind of the judgment to come, to be a curb to their insolence; now here he observes the oppressed. This he did, no doubt, as a prince, to do them justice and avenge them of their adversaries, for he both feared God and... read more
Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Ecclesiastes 4
Solomon, having shown the vanity of this world in the temptation which those in power feel to oppress and trample upon their subjects, here further shows, I. The temptation which the oppressed feel to discontent and impatience, Eccl. 4:1-3. II. The temptation which those that love their case feel to take their case and neglect business, for fear of being envied, Eccl. 4:4-6. III. The folly of hoarding up abundance of worldly wealth, Eccl. 4:7, 8. IV. A remedy against that folly, in being made... read more