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Matthew Henry Commentary on the Bible

Ecclesiastes 9 - Introduction

* Good and bad men fare alike as to this world. (1-3) All men must die, Their portion as to this life. (4-10) Disappointments common. (11,12) Benefits of wisdom. (13-18)

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See also Ecclesiastes 9 - Introduction in other biblical comments:

  • Albert Barnes' Bible Commentary

    In Ecclesiastes 9:1 reasons are adduced for the universal conclusion Ecclesiastes 8:17 that no person can understand the works of God. This does not, however, prevent the assertion of the practical ad...

  • Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

    _LIKE THINGS HAPPEN TO GOOD AND BAD. THERE IS A NECESSITY OF DEATH UNTO MEN. COMFORT IS ALL THEIR PORTION IN THIS LIFE. GOD'S PROVIDENCE RULETH OVER ALL. WISDOM IS BETTER THAN STRENGTH._...

  • Darby's translation notes (1890)

    1:1 Preacher, (e-5) Strictly, 'a former of assemblies;' see for the sense, though not the same expression, ch. 12.11....

  • John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible

    INTRODUCTION TO ECCLESIASTES 9 Though the wise man, with all his wisdom, search, and labour, could not find out the causes and reasons of divine Providence, in the branches and methods of it; yet som...

  • Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

    _A.M. 3027. B.C. 977._ Outward things come to good and bad men alike, Ecclesiastes 9:1. Death puts an end to all, Ecclesiastes 9:4. Therefore enjoy the comforts and mind the business of life while it...

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