Joseph Benson’s Bible Commentary
Ecclesiastes 9 - Introduction
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 lasts, Ecclesiastes 9:7. God's providence disposes all things, Ecclesiastes 9:11; Ecclesiastes 9:12. Wisdom often makes men very useful, and yet gains them little respect, Ecclesiastes 9:13.