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Joseph Benson’s Bible Commentary

Ecclesiastes 8 - Introduction

A.M. 3027. B.C. 977.

The benefit of Wisdom, vv1. Honour the king and obey God, Ecclesiastes 8:2. Prepare for sudden evils, and for death, Ecclesiastes 8:6. Marvel not at oppression, or the present impunity of the wicked, Ecclesiastes 8:9. It shall be well with the good, and ill with the wicked, though not immediately, Ecclesiastes 8:12. Therefore cheerfully use the gifts of God, and acquiesce in his will, Ecclesiastes 8:15.

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See also Ecclesiastes 8 - Introduction in other biblical comments:

  • Albert Barnes' Bible Commentary

    Although in some degree baffled in his own pursuit of wisdom, Solomon yet regards wisdom as the nearest approach to “that good for man” which he is seeking; and presses here, as a part of that wisdom,...

  • Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

    _KINGS ARE GREATLY TO BE RESPECTED. THE DIVINE PROVIDENCE IS TO BE OBSERVED. IT IS BETTER WITH THE GODLY IN ADVERSITY, THAN WITH THE WICKED IN PROSPERITY. THE WORK OF GOD IS UNSEARCHABLE._...

  • 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

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  • Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible

    * Commendations of wisdom. (1-5) To prepare for sudden evils and death. (6-8) It shall be well with the righteous, and ill with the wicked. (9-13) Mysteries of Providence. (14-17)...

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