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39.). Moreover, rarely has human government been righteous. with him of his labour the days of his life, which God givet KINGS'COURTS NEED WARY WALKING American King James Versiona). But that does not seem to be the main point of these verses in Ecclesiastes 8. It is Then I commended mirth If moral evil is in view, perhaps the sense is becoming a civil lawbreaker. All rights reserved. But if they find the kings command unreasonable, wisdom will show them a way out. What happens to one happens to the other. heads and be cheerful, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God in A righteous man gets cancer; an unrighteous man gets cancer. Viewed by itself, and apart from its conte ECCLESIASTESNOTE ON ECCLESIASTES 8:14 It is a puzzling VANITY that and who knows the interpretation of a thing? Ecclesiastes 7:19-8. That improves our situation in life and keeps us from ways that would make things worse for ourselves. Perhaps some type of pledge of allegiance to the king or kingdom among the general populace was customary at that time. People should not despair over these problems, but rather enjoy whatever God has given them in life (15). So I commended pleasure, for there is nothing good for a man under the sun except to eat and to drink and to be merry, and this will stand by him in his toils throughout the days of his life which God has given him under the sun. That both he himself and many others had very closely studied the point, and searched far into the reasons of the prosperity of the wicked and the afflictions of the righteous. Though a man be ever so industrious, thou he labour to seek it out. Product Identifiers because a man hath no better thing under the sun than to i. And thus, it appears that the evil man is getting away with his evil actions, his evil deeds. Sermon Bible Commentary Ecclesiastes 8:1-15. Hey, it's great to be merry because a man has no better thing under the sun. Things just continue as they were from the beginning.'" Please enter your email address associated with your Salem All-Pass account, then click Continue. He's very long-suffering. There is no man that has power over his spirit to retain the spirit; neither hath he power in the day of death: and there is no discharge in that war; neither shall wickedness deliver those that are given to it ( Ecclesiastes 8:8 ). They've been talking about that for years. ECCLESIASTES 8:1 For he knoweth not that which shall be: for who can tell him when it shall be? And thus, they give their hearts over to evil because they think that God is too remote to care. drink, and to be merry; Chapter 8 is similar. sun, than to eat, and to drink, and to be merry: for that shall abide 14 There is a vanity which is done upon the earth; that there be just men, unto whom it happeneth according to the work of the wicked; again, there be wicked men, to whom it happeneth according to the work of the righteous: I said that this also is vanity. Though a sinner do evil an hundred times, and his days be prolonged, yet surely I know that it shall be well with them that fear God, which fear before him: And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell. man's wisdom makes his face to shine, and the boldness of his face Qoheleth was the great believer! Instead, somewhat surprisingly, he urges us to enjoy life: to eat, drink, and be merry. COMMEND PLEASURE, FOR THERE IS NOTHING GOOD FOR. Beyond Today Bible Commentary: Ecclesiastes. observing that no difference is made between the righteous and Ecclesiastes 2:14; Ecclesiastes 8:10 i _Then I commended mirth_ As before in chs. The good are soon And the same is true of God. Some see it as a worthless cause, calamitous outcome or anything the king would not like. righteous, determines to give up himself to sensual lusts and It has a spirit of hopeless despair; it has no praise or peace; it seems to promote questionable conduct. 3:22 ) ( 5:18 ) ; [28] Which yet my soul seeks, but I find not: one man among a thousand have I found; but a woman among all those have I not found. It doesn't matter to God that I'm living an immoral life, because look at all that I have." Man in this world is the property of _labour._ 3. [11] Now no chastening for the present seems to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it yields the peaceable fruit of righteousness to them which are exercised thereby. The Preaching the Word commentary goes on to state that those who fear God are said to fear before him (Ecclesiastes 8:12 Ecclesiastes 8:12Though a sinner do evil an hundred times, and his days be prolonged, yet surely I know that it shall be well with them that fear God, which fear before him:American King James Version), meaning that they know they are in his presence. I. Ecclesiastes 8:15 in all English translations. and vexations arising from the vanity of the world. THE FOLLOWING COMMENTARY COVERS CHAPTER S 1 THROUGH 12. Thinks he has put one over on God. The Preaching the Word commentary notes: Usually the Preacher tells us what he saw, but this time he chooses a different verb and tells us something that he knows. This is not something that he has seen from a distance, but something he has grasped with the rational conviction of his own mind. _ 1. It may seem unfair because the evil are prospered and the righteous are persecuted. He maintains his patience, moreover, in spite of the moral burdens he carries that might otherwise cause him to act impetuously (v. 6b; for the trouble of humanity is heavy upon him [and he wants to do something about it]) (Garrett, note on verses 2-6). the WICKED appear to escape judgment and receive blessings. We_ have here an image which will not disgrace Ecclesiastes/Song of Solomon - Leaders Guide. When the time comes for you to die, you don't have any power over your spirit to retain it, to cause your spirit to remain. The first part of Ecclesiastes 8:3 Ecclesiastes 8:3Be not hasty to go out of his sight: stand not in an evil thing; for he does whatever pleases him.American King James Versiontells us not to be quick to leave the ruler. H8055 (H8800) remain H3867 (H8799) labor H5999 days H3117 life H241 CHAPTER 8 ADVICE WITH REGARD TO SERVING THE KING. neither shall he prolong his days, which are as a shadow; because he fears not before God. What else had he seen? And one ruling another to that ones own hurt here is evidently a mistranslation. The another world. Who knows anything? In order to keep with what He said, "No man takes My life," when He was hanging there on the cross after He cried, "It is finished" ( John 19:30 ), "Father, into Thy hands I commend My Spirit" ( Luke 23:46 ), He bowed His head, and it said, "And He dismissed His Spirit." [1.] 2. THE ONE END OF RIGHTEOUSNESS AND UNRIGHTEOUSNESS. Notice as well that he mentions joy twice in this verse and describes it as something we can experience all through life. This would also seem to tie in to the warning against turning to wickedness at the end of Ecclesiastes 8:8 Ecclesiastes 8:8There is no man that has power over the spirit to retain the spirit; neither has he power in the day of death: and there is no discharge in that war; neither shall wickedness deliver those that are given to it.American King James Version. He hasn't come and He's not going to come. Verse 1 extols having wisdom. This is added as another evidence of man's misery. Partner with StudyLight.org as God uses us to make a difference for those displaced by Russia's war on Ukraine. So God is very kind. American King James Version; and read all of this psalm). You can't really come to the king and say, "Hey, what are you doing?" Solomon commended joy, and holy security of mind, arising from confidence in God, because a man has no better thing under the sun, though a good man has much better things above the sun, than soberly and thankfully to use the things of this life according to his rank. He saw just men to whom it happened according to the work of the wicked, who, notwithstanding their righteousness, suffered very hard things, and continued long to do so, as if they were to be punished for some great wickedness. But in the passage here we need to understand that God is the One who is not bringing His justice right away. Furthermore, the verses in chapter 8 do not seem to speak of human government rectifying problems so much as of us taking care to not run afoul of government (we will see similar verses in this regard in chapter 10). let us eat and drink; for to morrow we die.American King James Version, where Paul used these words negatively, as in Isaiah 22:13 Isaiah 22:13And behold joy and gladness, slaying oxen, and killing sheep, eating flesh, and drinking wine: let us eat and drink; for to morrow we shall die.American King James Version, of those who did not believe in a resurrection and hoped only in this life.] CONCLUSION: Heavenly wisdom makes a man a good man, Ecclesiastes 8:1. drinking, and all manner of carnal deli Ecclesiastes 8:15 commended H7623 (H8765) enjoyment H8057 man H120 counsels obedience to the powers that be_,_ and submission to the of earthly things there is nothing better than for a man freely and who knows the interpretation of a thing? "I'm a prosperous cheat, so God is condoning my cheating. When the Pharaoh of the Exodus saw there was respite, he hardened his heart. a man's wisdom makes his face to shine, and the boldness of his face shall be changed.American King James Version;with the previous subsection, but it rather seems to be in answer to all the previous dilemma, ending with the bleak, sinful condition of man at the end of the last chapter. The Searcher is King Solomon, who records for us a faithful, objective and relevant report of what he found in this extensive search which took years of his life. He is not out to destroy us but to save us, as Hes said time and again. days than years, and is a laborious one; and all that he gets by That you might fear the LORD your God, to keep all his statutes and his commandments, which I command you, you, and your son, and your son's son, all the days of your life; and that your days may be prolonged. Concerning this Solomon here gives us his advice. [21] Also take no heed to all words that are spoken; lest you hear your servant curse you: [9] Furthermore we have had fathers of our flesh which corrected us, and we gave them reverence: shall we not much rather be in subjection to the Father of spirits, and live? If the spirit of the ruler rise up against you, leave not your place; for yielding pacifies great offenses. Koheleth seems to have had a suspicion all the time that his view of There is a vanity which is done upon the earth; that there be just men, unto whom it happens according to the work of the wicked; again, there be wicked men, to whom it happens according to the work of the righteous: so I said that this also is vanity ( Ecclesiastes 8:13-14 ). of The second part of verse 3 says, Do not take your stand for an evil thing, for he [the king] does whatever pleases him. The phrase translated evil thing could mean bad thing in a more general sense. Others see ruach here as meaning wind, and take the statement to mean that just as the wind is beyond our control, so is death. [5] But I will forewarn you whom you shall fear: Fear him, which after he has killed has power to cast into hell; yes, I say to you, Fear him. righteous men to whom it happens ac Then I commended mirth, because a man hath no better thing under the [17] Until I went into the sanctuary of God; then understood I their end. [23] All this have I proved by wisdom: I said, I will be wise; but it was far from me. God's purpose must be This joy will make labor more enjoyable. Prudence before kings (Ecclesiastes 8:1)_ Help for Today, Hope for Tomorrow| Learn more With a UCG.org account you will be able to save items to read and study later! This comes straight from other Scripture, God stating that it would be well for those who feared and obeyed Him, with their days prolonged (Deuteronomy 5:29 Deuteronomy 5:29O that there were such an heart in them, that they would fear me, and keep all my commandments always, that it might be well with them, and with their children for ever!American King James Version; Deuteronomy 6:2 Deuteronomy 6:2That you might fear the LORD your God, to keep all his statutes and his commandments, which I command you, you, and your son, and your son's son, all the days of your life; and that your days may be prolonged.American King James Version, Deuteronomy 6:24 Deuteronomy 6:24And the LORD commanded us to do all these statutes, to fear the LORD our God, for our good always, that he might preserve us alive, as it is at this day.American King James Version). THERE IS A VANITY WHICH IS DONE UPON THE EARTH.] Solomon in verse 2 says to keep the kings command, not My commandhe being the king. But he does not dwell on that. A man cannot find out the work of God though you search it out. Then I commended mirth, because a man has no better thing under the sun, than to eat, and to drink, and to be merry: for that shall abide with him of his labor the days of his life, which God gives him under the sun. The memory of the just is blessed: but the name of the wicked shall rot. Honor the king. No power in death. Keeping this in mind results in a deep and abiding reverence for Godloving and trusting Him while recognizing His supreme power and holiness (see Hebrews 12:28-29 Hebrews 12:28-29 [28] Why we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear: The future is so uncertain. Mirth therefore, and a contented enjoyment of God's gifts, preferable to immoderate care and search, Ecclesiastes 8:15. This is not speaking of understanding that there will be a future judgment from God, though that is mentioned later in chapter 8. Not so. [17] Be not over much wicked, neither be you foolish: why should you die before your time? MAN UNDER THE 2 I counsel thee to keep the king's commandment, and that because of thy oath to God. So, again, the problems of human government must be navigated with wisdom and righteousness to improve life where possible and to avoid making matters worse than they already are. The NIV renders the phrase in verses 5 and 6 as proper time and procedure. The New American Commentary notes: The wise man thus waits for the proper moment to make his case or take a stand and does not waste his influence on a lost cause (v. 3b). That shall abide with him during the days of his life which God gives him under the sun. "It doesn't really matter to God how I live. Proud member There is a serenity that comes with things starting to make senseand with trusting that God knows whatHes doing when things still dont. There is futility which is done on the earth, that is, there are The writer returns to the sentiment expressed already (Ecclesiastes For the time being we are subject to human rule. Thus the Preacher warns against a capricious desertion of ones post (cf. American King James Version, Ecclesiastes 7:19 Ecclesiastes 7:19Wisdom strengthens the wise more than ten mighty men which are in the city.American King James Version). Still, the language resembles the skeptical precept (1Co 15:32), introduced only to be refuted; and "abide" is too strong language, perhaps, for a religious man to apply to "eating" and "mirth.". I counsel thee to keep the king's commandment, and that in regard of the oath of God. Thus wisdom here leads to proper caution and can sometimes result in influencing rulers toward positive change. The problem with this view is that it does not do full justice to what the Preacher says. This new Bible commentary is designed to provide 21st-century scholars, pastors, students, and laity an academically competent, readable commentary in the Wesleyan theological tradition. Do not be hasty to go from his presence. 196-197). [20] For there is not a just man on earth, that does good, and sins not. pleasant, and not distress themselves about things they cannot So you don't really know what's going to be, when it's going to be. which God giveth him under the sun; man's present life is under the sun, and is continued as long as it pleases God; though it is but short, rather to be counted by days than years, and is a laborious one; and all that he gets by his labour, enjoyed by him, is to eat and drink cheerfully; and this he may expect to have and continue with him as long as he lives, even food and raiment, and with this he should be content. (Needing to give such instruction without any self-serving appearance could be part of why Solomon referred to himself as the Preacher throughout the book rather than as king.). which God giveth him under the sun; United Church of Godis a501(c)3organization. Then I commended mirth These are some more of the cavils of the infidel objector: "Since virtue is frequently under oppression, and vice triumphs in health, and rolls in wealth, I see plainly that we should not trouble ourselves about future things; and therefore should be governed by the maxim EDE, BIBE, LUDE. his labour, enjoyed by him, is to eat and drink cheerfully; and II. Honor all men. The Preacher is careful to set forth pleasure as a gift from God, to be earned by labor, and received with thankfulness to the Giver, and to be accounted for to Him. Wisdom strengthens the wise more than ten mighty men which are in the city. In view of these contradictions, Solomon again recommended the enjoyment of life, not in a pleasure-mad way but in the sense of enjoying the fruits of ones labor (cf. speaks in the person of the libertine, representing the objections of That's the sum of life for you, so you might as well live it up because you're going to be burning after a while. One day, God will set things right. His rule must be righteous, though this is often not seen [18] It is good that you should take hold of this; yes, also from this withdraw not your hand: for he that fears God shall come forth of them all. He would not have us try to give a reason for what God does. Though a sinner do evil an hundred times, and his days be prolonged ( Ecclesiastes 8:12 ), Remember he was talking about how he saw that the ungodly man was living a long life, the righteous were dying young and the ungodly were living long. 2. O that there were such an heart in them, that they would fear me, and keep all my commandments always, that it might be well with them, and with their children for ever! In Solomon's reign the people were very rich, and lived in prosperity, which perhaps made them proud and petulant, and when the taxes were high, though they had enough to pay them with, it is probable that many conducted themselves . We don't have that power. All things have I seen in the days of my vanity: there is a just man that perishes in his righteousness, and there is a wicked man that prolongs his life in his wickedness. You can't escape it. The king stands as the authority. physical senses, but also frequently to religious joy. We should receive each days joys as Gods good gifts and rejoice in them. Fear of the Lord is to depart from evil. 16 When I applied mine heart to know wisdom, and to see the business that is done upon the earth: (for also there is that neither day nor night seeth sleep with his eyes:) 17 Then I beheld all the work of God, that a man cannot find out the work that is done under the sun: because though a man labour to seek it out, yet he shall not find it; yea further; though a wise man think to know it, yet shall he not be able to find it. His reply is not an observation, but the answer of faith. He believes what he cannot seethat one day all will be well for everyone who lives in the fear of God (Ryken, p. 196). sun, than (n) to eat, and to drink, and to be merry: for that shall Add To Cart. We then come to Ecclesiastes 8:9 Ecclesiastes 8:9All this have I seen, and applied my heart to every work that is done under the sun: there is a time wherein one man rules over another to his own hurt.American King James Version. Of the fear of God, the need for which we have already seen in the book and will see again in its conclusion (Ecclesiastes 3:14 Ecclesiastes 3:14I know that, whatever God does, it shall be for ever: nothing can be put to it, nor any thing taken from it: and God does it, that men should fear before him.American King James Version; Ecclesiastes 5:7 Ecclesiastes 5:7For in the multitude of dreams and many words there are also divers vanities: but fear you God.American King James Version; Ecclesiastes 7:18 Ecclesiastes 7:18It is good that you should take hold of this; yes, also from this withdraw not your hand: for he that fears God shall come forth of them all.American King James Version; Ecclesiastes 12:13 Ecclesiastes 12:13Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.American King James Version), the Tyndale commentary states: In the wisdom tradition the fear of God is the awe and holy caution that arises from realization of the greatness of God: Splendourterrible majestypowerjusticerighteousness. Most people, including many Christians, go through life hardly realizing that they are constantly in the presence of God. these men against divine Providence, and the inferences they dra Because sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily, Of course, it is true that human government has been established by God as a check against total lawlessness, as the apostle Paul explains in Romans 13. 5:18; Ecclesiastes 9:7 To be merry This he speaks of sensual delights. Ecclesiastes 8:15 - Adam Clarke Bible Commentary, Ecclesiastes 8:15 - Albert Barnes' Bible Commentary, Ecclesiastes 8:15 - Annotated Bible by A.C. 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III. Verse 14 repeats the dilemma of Ecclesiastes 7:15 Ecclesiastes 7:15All things have I seen in the days of my vanity: there is a just man that perishes in his righteousness, and there is a wicked man that prolongs his life in his wickedness.American King James Versionthe righteous suffering what wickedness is supposed to result in and the wicked receiving what righteousness is supposed to result in. Perhaps the locale of a funeral was intendedor, as some suggest, the holy city of Jerusalem. The beginning of verse 8 says that no one can retain the spirit in the day of death. with him of his labour the days of his life, which God giveth _There is a vanity which is done upon the earth_ Either by wicked The place of holiness to which they had come and gone is not clear. "Then I commended mirth, because a man hath no better thing under the sun, than to eat, and to drink, and to be merry: for that shall abide with him of his labour the days of his life, which God giveth him under the sun.". You see, the real delay in the return of Jesus Christ is just God's unwillingness that men should perish. It doesn't matter to God that I cheat. American King James Version). This certainly ties back to the previous two subsections, where we were told that wisdom is a defense that gives life and that it strengthens those who have it (Ecclesiastes 7:11-12 Ecclesiastes 7:11-12 [11] Wisdom is good with an inheritance: and by it there is profit to them that see the sun. MIRTH - Better, Gladness, or joy (as in Ecclesiastes 2:10). So, because God has waited so long, because God hasn't speedily executed His sentence against the evil, people begin to assume that God has just withdrawn Himself. Let us pray that we may view eternal things as near, real, and all-important. 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