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Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Ecclesiastes 9:4-10

Solomon, in a fret, had praised the dead more than the living (Eccl. 4:2); but here, considering the advantages of life to prepare for death and make sure the hope of a better life, he seems to be of another mind. I. He shows the advantages which the living have above those that are dead, Eccl. 9:4-6. 1. While there is life there is hope. Dum spiro, spero?While I breathe, I hope. It is the privilege of the living that they are joined to the living, in relation, commerce, and conversation, and,... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Ecclesiastes 9:11-12

The preacher here, for a further proof of the vanity of the world, and to convince us that all our works are in the hand of God, and not in our 4563 own hand, shows the uncertainty and contingency of future events, and how often they contradict the prospects we have of them. He had exhorted us (Eccl. 9:10) to do what we have to do with all our might; but here he reminds us that, when we have done all, we must leave the issue with God, and not be confident of the success. I. We are often... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ecclesiastes 9:10

Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do ,.... Not anything that is evil, which is near at hand, and easy to be found, and is in the power of men's hands to do, Romans 7:21 ; for this is forbidden of God, abominable to him, and hurtful to men; but whatsoever is good; so the Targum, "to do good and alms to the poor;' even all good works in general, which God requires of men, and it is their duty to do; though they are not meritorious of anything at his hands, nor is there justification or... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ecclesiastes 9:11

I returned, and saw under the sun ,.... The wise man returned to his former subject, concerning the same events happening to all sorts of persons, righteous and wicked, wise and unwise, Ecclesiastes 10:1 ; and enlarged upon it in his mind; and took notice of various things done under the sun, and made the following remarks: and whereas he had exhorted men to use all their might in doing the duties of their calling while they lived here; he suggests, that they should not depend upon, and... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ecclesiastes 9:12

For man also knoweth not his time ,.... Though it is fixed and settled by the Lord, yet times and seasons are kept in his own power, and not known by men; not the time of his death, nor of any calamity and distress coming upon him, nor the proper season and opportunity of doing himself good, and avoiding evil; as the fishes that are taken in an evil net, and as the birds that are caught in the snare ; as fishes are suddenly taken in a net, unhappy for them, which is at once east over... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ecclesiastes 9:10

Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do - Examine here the What the How, and the Why. I. What is necessary to be done in this life, in reference to another? read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ecclesiastes 9:11

The race is not to the swift - It is not by swiftness, nor by strength and valor, that races are gained and battles won. God causes the lame often to take the prey, the prize; and so works that the weak overthrow the strong; therefore, no man should confide in himself. All things are under the government, and at the disposal of God. But time and chance - עת eth , time or opportunity, and פגע pega , incident or occurrence: - Happeneth to them all - Every man has what may be... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ecclesiastes 9:12

As the birds that are caught - Man acts so heedlessly, notwithstanding all his wisdom, and all his warnings, that he is often taken, as a fish is, by the baited hook; and the bird by the baited snare. And thus, an evil time, like the snare, gin, trap, hook, falleth suddenly upon them; and they are taken in a moment, and have no means of escaping. How frequently do we see these comparisons illustrated! read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ecclesiastes 9:7-12

These verses give the application of the facts just mentioned. The inscrutability of the moral government of the world, the uncertainty of life, the condition of the dead, lead to the conclusion again that one should use one's life to the best advantage; and Koheleth repeats his caution concerning the issues and duration of life. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ecclesiastes 9:10

Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might . In accordance with what has been already said, and to combat the idea that, as man cannot control his fate, he should take no pains to work his work, but fold his hands in resigned inaction, Koheleth urges him not to despair, but to do his part manfully as long as life is given, and with all the energies of his soul carry out the purpose of his being. The Septuagint gives, "All things whatsoever thy hand shall find to do, do it as thy... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Ecclesiastes 9:4-10

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Ecclesiastes 9:11-12

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ecclesiastes 9:10

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ecclesiastes 9:11

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ecclesiastes 9:12

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ecclesiastes 9:10

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ecclesiastes 9:11

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ecclesiastes 9:12

The Pulpit Commentary - Ecclesiastes 9:7-12

The Pulpit Commentary - Ecclesiastes 9:10

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