Ecclesiastes 7:12 KJV

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Ecclesiastes 7:12

12. Literally, (To be) in (that is, under) the shadow ( :-) of wisdom (is the same as to be) in (under) the shadow of money; wisdom no less shields one from the ills of life than money does. is, that—rather, "the excellency of the knowledge of wisdom giveth life," that is, life in the highest sense, here and hereafter (Proverbs 3:18; John 17:3; 2 Peter 1:3). Wisdom (religion) cannot be lost as money can. It shields one in adversity, as well as prosperity; money, only in prosperity. The question... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Ecclesiastes 7:1-14

1. Adversity and prosperity 7:1-14He began by exposing our ignorance of the significance of adversity and prosperity (Ecclesiastes 7:1-14; cf. Job). Both of these conditions, he noted, can have good and bad effects-depending on how a person responds to them. Prosperity is not always or necessarily good (cf. Ecclesiastes 6:1-12), and adversity, or affliction, is not always or necessarily evil (cf. Ecclesiastes 7:1-15). Actually, adversity is often a greater good than prosperity. [Note: Kaiser,... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Ecclesiastes 7:1-17

B. God’s Inscrutable Plan chs. 7-8Solomon proceeded in this section to focus on the comprehensive plan of God: His decree. His point was that we cannot fathom it completely. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Ecclesiastes 7:11-12

Prosperity can also be a good thing, especially if the prosperous person behaves wisely. Note that the wise normally live longer than the foolish (Ecclesiastes 7:12 b; cf. Exodus 20:12; Ephesians 6:1-3). read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Ecclesiastes 7:1-29

Practical Aphorisms1-6. Things useful to remember in life. The writer has just warned as that we cannot rely on either the present or the future. We can, however, guide ourselves in the conduct of life by bearing in mind useful truths. These he now proceeds to give.1. Precious ointment] This was a much-prized luxury in the East (cp. Psalms 45:8; Amos 6:6; Matthew 26:7; Luke 7:37), but to be held in esteem is still better. There is a play on words in the Heb. (Shem, ’a name,’ and Shemen,... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Ecclesiastes 7:12

(12) A defence.—Literally, a shadow (Psalms 91:1; Psalms 121:5, &c). This verse harmonises with the interpretation of the preceding verse, which we prefer. “Wisdom and riches alike confer protection, but the pre-eminence of wisdom is,” &c. read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Ecclesiastes 7:1-29

Ecclesiastes 7:2 We are apt to blame society for being constrained and artificial, but its conventionalities are only the result of the limitations of man's own nature. How much, for instance, of what is called 'reserve' belongs to this life, and passes away with its waning, and the waxing of the new life! We can say to the dying, and hear from them things that, in the fullness of health and vigour, could not be imparted without violence to some inward instinct. And this is one reason, among... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Ecclesiastes 7:1-29

; Ecclesiastes 8:1-17The Quest in the Golden Mean.Ecclesiastes 7:1-29; Ecclesiastes 8:1-15There be many that say, "Who will show us any gold?" mistaking gold for their god or good. For though there can be few in any age to whom great wealth is possible, there are many who crave it and believe that to have it is to possess the supreme felicity. It is not only the rich who "trust in riches." As a rule, perhaps, they trust in them less than the poor, since they have tried them, and know pretty... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Ecclesiastes 7:1-29

PART II. CHAPTERS 7-12 1. The Good Advice of the Natural Man, Discouragement and Failure CHAPTER 7 1. The better things (Ecclesiastes 7:1-14 ) 2. The anomalies (Ecclesiastes 7:15-18 ) 3. The strength of wisdom, yet none perfect (Ecclesiastes 7:19-22 ) 4. The worst thing he found (Ecclesiastes 7:23-29 ) Ecclesiastes 7:1-14 . All had been tested by the royal searcher; all was found out to be vanity and vexation of spirit. Darkness, discouragement, uncertainty and despair were the... read more

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Ecclesiastes 7:1-29

The interval between this chapter and the preceding represents a pause in the writer’s thought, and now he seems to set out on a new quest for the chief good in life. He will seek it in wise conduct. He will renounce feasting and trying the opposite (Ecclesiastes 7:1-6 ); he will avoid extremes (Ecclesiastes 7:15-18 ); no one is perfectly righteous (Ecclesiastes 7:19-22 ); the worst thing he has found is woman (Ecclesiastes 7:23-26 ); and the conclusion is that man is indeed a fallen creature... read more

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Ecclesiastes 7:12

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Ecclesiastes 7:1-14

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Ecclesiastes 7:1-17

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Ecclesiastes 7:11-12

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Ecclesiastes 7:1-29

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Ecclesiastes 7:12

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Ecclesiastes 7:1-29

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Ecclesiastes 7:1-29

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Ecclesiastes 7:1-29

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Ecclesiastes 7:1-29

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