Ecclesiastes 8:12,Ecclesiastes 8:13

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Ecclesiastes 8:1-17

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

Joseph Parker

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - Ecclesiastes 8:1-17

Some Striking Views of Human Nature Ecclesiastes 7-8 We are still in Coheleth's memorandum-book. There is little or no connection between these scattered sentences. To read them is like stepping upon stones that have been laid in a brook, rather than crossing a well-built bridge. There is a mournful tone in this seventh chapter. It is full of dyspeptic and disagreeable remarks. Cypress shadows lie over it, with hardly a breeze to disturb them and to let the light twinkle and sparkle between... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Ecclesiastes 8:11-17

Because sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily, therefore the heart of the sons of men is fully set in them to do evil. (12) Though a sinner do evil an hundred times, and his days be prolonged, yet surely I know that it shall be well with them that fear God, which fear before him: (13) But it shall not be well with the wicked, neither shall he prolong his days, which are as a shadow; because he feareth not before God. (14) There is a vanity which is done upon the earth; that... read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Ecclesiastes 8:12

Face. If God shew such clemency to the wicked, will he disregard his servants? Greek interpreters have read in a different meaning. (Calmet) --- Septuagint, "the sinner has done evil from that time, and for a long while," (Tirinus) &c. See St. Jerome. (Haydock) read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Ecclesiastes 8:9-13

9-13 Solomon observed, that many a time one man rules over another to his hurt, and that prosperity hardens them in their wickedness. Sinners herein deceive themselves. Vengeance comes slowly, but it comes surely. A good man's days have some substance; he lives to a good purpose: a wicked man's days are all as a shadow, empty and worthless. Let us pray that we may view eternal things as near, real, and all-important. read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Ecclesiastes 8:9-17

Over Against Tyranny and Injustice v. 9. All this have I seen and applied my heart unto every work that is done under the sun, in seeking proper explanations of all the various circumstances in life, the question of tyranny also engaged his attention; there is a time wherein one man ruleth over another to his own hurt, for in exercising oppression the tyrant damages his own cause, 1 Kings 12. v. 10. And so I saw the wicked buried, in an honorable burial, who had come and gone from the place... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Ecclesiastes 8:1-15

2. Against the temptations to disloyalty and rebellion in national and civil relations(Ecclesiastes 8:1-8)1Who is as the wise man? and who knoweth the interpretation of a thing ? a man’s wisdom maketh his face to shine, and the boldness of his face shall be 2changed. I counsel thee to keep the king’s commandment, and that in regard of the oath of God. 3Be not hasty to go out of his sight: stand not in an evil thing; for he doeth whatsoever pleaseth him. 4Where the word of a king is there is... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Ecclesiastes 8:1-17

In this division, dealing with the evidences of the vanity of life, the preacher sets forth certain deductions. The highest wisdom is submission to things as they are. Who knows anything? he asks. Therefore it is good to recognize the king's authority and yield to it, to recognize the inevitableness of all things and submit to them, to recognize the absolute certainty of death and to abandon one's self to that certainty. Yet in doing all this there will abide in the heart the recognition of... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Ecclesiastes 8:1-17

Chapter 8 Advice With Regard To Serving The King. The Problem of the Death of the Wicked. His survey now digresses to consider a wise man’s responsibility when serving the king, followed by a number of expressions of wisdom as befitted the words of a wise man. read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Ecclesiastes 8:10-17

The Problem of The Wicked Who Die Unpunished (Ecclesiastes 8:10-16 ). The writer now turns to consideration of how and why the wicked die unpunished, and the fact that justice is only carelessly applied, thus encouraging ill-doing. He especially considers cases of some who on burial were treated honourably, and whose wickedness was soon forgotten after their deaths. But in the end he is convinced that in spite of appearances God will surely ensure that justice is finally applied. Ecclesiastes... read more

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Ecclesiastes 8:1-17

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - Ecclesiastes 8:1-17

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Ecclesiastes 8:11-17

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Ecclesiastes 8:12

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Ecclesiastes 8:9-13

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Ecclesiastes 8:9-17

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Ecclesiastes 8:1-15

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Ecclesiastes 8:1-17

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Ecclesiastes 8:1-17

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Ecclesiastes 8:10-17

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