Ecclesiastes 8:1-17

Contents: Wisdom recommended as an antidote against the temptations and vexations arising from the vanity of the world.

Characters: God, Solomon.

Conclusion: Heavenly wisdom makes a man a good man, emboldening him against his adversaries, their attempts and their scorn. It teaches him that sentence is passed by a righteous Judge against all evil works, even though the execution of sentence is long delayed, and that it shall be well in the end with those who fear God.

Key Word: Wisdom, Ecclesiastes 8:1.

Strong Verses: Ecclesiastes 8:11; Ecclesiastes 8:12.