E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Ecclesiastes 7:21
curse = revile. read more
Ecclesiastes 7:21-22
Thomas Coke
Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Ecclesiastes 7:21-22
Ecclesiastes 7:21-22. Curse thee—cursed others— Speaking evil of thee—hast spoken evil of others. Symmachus in both these places renders the word by λοιδορειν . Many good men's consciences will never accuse them of having cursed others; but where is he who never spoke an evil word of his neighbour? These two verses contain the fifth and last advice. The tranquillity of our mind is not to be disturbed by every idle report or discourse wherein we are wronged. We must not even mind such reports,... read more
Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Ecclesiastes 7:21
21. As therefore thou being far from perfectly "just" thyself, hast much to be forgiven by God, do not take too strict account, as the self-righteous do (Ecclesiastes 7:16; Luke 18:9; Luke 18:11), and thereby shorten their lives (Ecclesiastes 7:15; Ecclesiastes 7:16), of words spoken against thee by others, for example, thy servant: Thou art their "fellow servant" before God (Ecclesiastes 7:16- :). read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Ecclesiastes 7:15-29
2. Righteousness and wickedness 7:15-29Even though the righteous sometimes do not receive a reward in this life and the wicked prosper, it is still better to live righteously."Proper evaluation of a man’s character helps to explain the apparent inequalities in divine providence." [Note: Kaiser, Ecclesiastes . . ., p. 78.] read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Ecclesiastes 7:19-24
Righteousness does not always protect from adversity (Ecclesiastes 7:15-16), but wisdom will help guard us against it (Ecclesiastes 7:19)."Wisdom is not the knowledge of accumulated facts but the inner strength that comes from a God-instructed conscience." [Note: J. S. Wright, "Ecclesiastes," p. 1176.] Wisdom is necessary because righteousness does not protect completely (Ecclesiastes 7:20). Solomon illustrated the fact-in Ecclesiastes 7:21-22 -that no one is perfectly righteous. If you think... 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 7:22
(22) Thine own heart knoweth.—Ecclesiastes 8:5; 1 Kings 2:44; Proverbs 14:10. 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
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Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Ecclesiastes 7:15-29
Avoid extremes (7:15-29)One of the puzzles of life is that bad people often have long and prosperous lives, but good people suffer and sometimes die before they have had a chance to enjoy life. The writer suggests that people follow a middle course through life, where they do not ruin their lives through being either over-zealous for goodness and wisdom or over-tolerant towards sin and foolishness. Those who fear God will be successful in avoiding both extremes (15-18).Certainly, wisdom is... read more