A man's wisdom makes his face shine, And the sternness of his face is changed. because a man hath no better thing under the sun than to Others had likewise set themselves to make this enquiry with so close an application that they could not find time for sleep, either day or night, nor find in their hearts to sleep, so full of anxiety were they about these things. His estimate of the pleasures of the senses is recorded in Ecclesiastes 7:2-6. Who is as the wise man? Solomon's pencil. Let us be ever thankful for the days of our lives. Its just a matter of timeand probably much less time than most imagine. his labour, enjoyed by him, is to eat and drink cheerfully; and Neither hath he power in the day of death Or, against the day, that is, to avoid, or delay that day; and there is no discharge As there is in other wars . Some put Ecclesiastes 8:1 Ecclesiastes 8:1Who is as the wise man? Yet that is only for now. [Compare 1 Corinthians 15:32 1 Corinthians 15:32If after the manner of men I have fought with beasts at Ephesus, what advantages it me, if the dead rise not? MAN UNDER THE 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so long, because God hasn't speedily executed His sentence against the evil, people begin to assume that God has just withdrawn Himself. And He died. But this is not where things end. And 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. and vexations arising from the vanity of the world. For he knoweth not that which shall be: for who can tell him when it shall be? 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. yet surely I know that it shall be well with them that fear God, which fear before him ( Ecclesiastes 8:12 ): Now, in the end the best life is the life of fearing God, walking with God. "But it shall not be well with the wicked.". American King James Versiona). 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. in whatsoever state condition men are; serenity and tranquillity of 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. COMMEND PLEASURE, FOR THERE IS NOTHING GOOD FOR. It's because they are misinterpreting the patience of God waiting for men to be saved, because God is not willing that any should perish. He is not out to destroy us but to save us, as Hes said time and again. All 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. Verse 11 explains why evil grows worse and worsebecause justice is not swift. ECCLESIASTES 8:14. reason to be thankful for what they had, and to lift up their he asks. Solomon in verse 2 says to keep the kings command, not My commandhe being the king. 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. And so I saw the wicked buried, who had come and gone from the place of the holy, and they were forgotten in the city where they had so done: this is also vanity ( Ecclesiastes 8:9-10 ). They begin to scoff at it, even as Peter said they would. 1. To live a God-fearing life is to live in constant awareness of the presence of God, who is even closer than a prayer away (pp. [27] Behold, this have I found, said the preacher, counting one by one, to find out the account: observing that no difference is made between the righteous and 1-17. Verse 1 extols having wisdom. 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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So you don't really know what's going to be, when it's going to be. And so I saw the wicked buried, who had come and gone from the place of the holy, and they were forgotten in the city where they had so done: this is also vanity. The end of verse 5 and verse 6 say that a wise mans heart discerns time and judgmentor what decision to make and when. CHARACTERS: God, Solomon. If after the manner of men I have fought with beasts at Ephesus, what advantages it me, if the dead rise not? Ecclesiastes 3:12; Ecclesiastes 3:22; Ecclesiastes 5:18, the Epicurean 2. and is not the language of an epicure, or a carnal man, who Who makes this observation? CHARACTERS: God, Solomon. sun, than to eat, and to drink, and to be merry: for that shall abide God's judgment will come, and thus, I surely know it will be well with those that fear God. Here are given the four uncertainties mentioned above, the verse means that, "Not even great wealth will enable the wealthy to defy these limitations." [15] No discharge in war regards the uncertainty that threatens one who may be drafted into a war by some absolute monarch. Or possibly the reference is to a general promise to obey God, with this including the requirement of following Israels divinely appointed kingor maybe even any nations ruler, since, as Paul later points out in Romans 13, all governing authorities are in power because of God and are to be obeyedexcept when there is a conflict with Gods law, which must come first (Acts 5:29 Acts 5:29Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.American King James Version). There is futility which is done on the earth, that is, there are However, some take visiting the holy place here as having occurred repeatedly during the life of the wicked people now being buried. This is not speaking of understanding that there will be a future judgment from God, though that is mentioned later in chapter 8. God does see. A man cannot find out the work of God though you search it out. Ecclesiastes 2:24 ) ( Now in chapter 8, Solomon tells us to exercise wisdom and righteousness to help reduce and manage problems in many cases, maintain proper perspective and find joy in life and ultimate reward from God. Because to every purpose there is time and judgment, therefore the misery of man is great upon him. This is added as another evidence of man's misery. Where the word of the king is, there is power: and who may say unto him, What are you doing? Partner with StudyLight.org as God uses us to make a difference for those displaced by Russia's war on Ukraine. It doesn't matter to God that I'm living an immoral life, because look at all that I have." Benefits of wisdom, respecting government and In Encountering Ecclesiastes, James Limburg relates what fellow biblical scholar and commentator Roland Murphy said to him in response to the issue of the author of Ecclesiastes being often referred to as a great doubter: The great doubter? Work even when one cannot understand the working of God. thankfulness for what they have, and a free and comfortable use So I know that in the long run that life is the best. We don't have that power. 8 Who is as the wise man? The writer returns to the sentiment expressed already (Ecclesiastes another world. Notice as well that he mentions joy twice in this verse and describes it as something we can experience all through life. (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.). Ecclesiastes 8:15 NIV - So I commend the enjoyment of life, - Bible Gateway Read the Bible Reading Plans Advanced Search Available Versions Audio Bibles Study Tools Scripture Engagement More Resources Explore More Newsletters Devotionals Bible Gateway App Bible Audio App Bible Gateway Blog Bible Gateway Plus Store Bibles Deals More Passage 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. Ecclesiastes 8:15 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments Ecclesiastes 8:1. Honor all men. and who knows the interpretation of a thing? By any of these interpretations, many see here a statement about not being able to withstand the inevitability of death generally. 3: quid habet amplius homo de universo labore suo quod laborat sub sole. Ecclesiastes 8:15 Keil and Delitzsch Biblical Commentary on the Old Testament "And I commended joy, that there is nothing better for a man under the sun than to eat and drink and enjoy himself; and that this accompanies him in his labour throughout all the days of his life, which God hath given him under the sun." 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. Life under the sun. Ecclesiastes/Song of Solomon - Leaders Guide. In the midst of a miscarriage, a failed friendship, or job loss, the preacher would remind us that 'there is a time for. The message here is: Do your best to stay out of trouble! (Note: Vid., Baer in Abodath Jisrael, p. The change of face here also reflects a new face on the problems previously discussed. No power in death. abide with him of his labour the days of his life, which God gi _No good for a man, &c. Some commentators think the wise man here That Jesus isn't coming again. Though he be very confident of success, though he think to know it, yet he shall not; he cannot find it out. Thinks that he has been clever and has hid his sin from God, or worse yet, thinks that God is condoning what he has done. Solomon next mentions seeing the wicked buried (verse 10). [25] I applied my heart to know, and to search, and to seek out wisdom, and the reason of things, and to know the wickedness of folly, even of foolishness and madness: This he speaks, either, Though he be ever so ingenious, though he be a wise man in other things, and can fathom the counsels of kings themselves and trace them by their footsteps. Nor does it mean that the person will be afforded protection by the government, though he or she well may, as all do to some extent. 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! Though a man be ever so industrious, thou he labour to seek it out. People are soon forgotten after they die. As Peter is talking about the second coming of the Lord, he said, "Hey, in the last days there are going to be scoffers that are going to come saying, 'Where is the promise of Jesus coming again? [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. Please enter your email address associated with your Salem All-Pass account, then click Continue. All rights reserved. fearing God, enjoyment through God commended. Things happen to both good and evil men. _ 1. No man has any power over the spirit. Add To Cart. [29] For our God is a consuming fire. 14 [10] For they truly for a few days chastened us after their own pleasure; but he for our profit, that we might be partakers of his holiness. and who knows the interpretation of a thing? In the person of a sensual man. the preacher sets forth certain deductions. counsels obedience to the powers that be_,_ and submission to the But if they find the kings command unreasonable, wisdom will show them a way out. and because they had not so much of them: as others; who yet had Because I'm still blessed and I'm prosperous. (9 sessions) This study is part of the LifeLight Bible study series of in-depth studies of Bible books. The Tyndale commentary notes: To his hurt (Heb[rew]) is not to his own hurt (AV [Authorized or KJV]) but to the hurt of the one under the abuser of power (note on verse 9). The conclusion (Ecclesiastes 8:14) One aspect of God's nature is His tremendous patience with rebelling man. To report dead links, typos, or html errors or suggestions about making these resources more useful use the convenient, International Standard Bible Encyclopedia. eat, and to Not so. The wicked will not ultimately be prolonged, yet the righteous will. Placing them at t _Then I commended mirth, because a man hath no better thing under the The New American Commentary quotes an alternate translation of the verse: All this I have seen and have given attention to every deed done under the sun while man rules men to their hurt. This is the terrible human condition of today. 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). Ecclesiastes 8:15 in all English translations. Honor the king (1 Peter 2:17 1 Peter 2:17Honor all men. In fact, Solomon himself wrote elsewhere, The fear of the LORD prolongs days, but the years of the wicked will be shortened (Proverbs 10:27 Proverbs 10:27The fear of the LORD prolongs days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.American King James Version). the righteous often suffer, and the wicked prosper. Innocent mirth, a cheerfulness of spirit in whatsoever state Proud member Ecclesiastes 8:14-15 meaning Although life is mysterious, Solomon has discovered by submitting to the God of Mystery, rather than trying to make sense of the world through human experience, he can enjoy and appreciate the best life has to offer. God has given him; this is what had been observed before, ( is simply that the wicked were able to die and receive a proper burial after a long life without having to face up to what they'd doneall the while having been permitted in life to be regularly in God's temple, a sacrilege and mockery of religion. Who knows anything? American King James Version). As mentioned previously, the seer and psalmist Asaph, a contemporary of Solomon, wrestled with how the righteoussuffered while the wicked prospered, then stating, When I thought how to understand this, it was too painful for meuntil I went into the sanctuary of God; then I understood their end (Psalms 73:16-17 Psalms 73:16-17 [16] When I thought to know this, it was too painful for me; The wicked go unpunished and, even when they are dead and buried, people still praise them for their achievements in life (9-10). And they begin to make fun of the return of Jesus Christ. But it is tragic when people misinterpret God's patience and God's kindness. dispensations of Providence_._ _Howeve Who is as the wise man? element of thought mingles with the higher fear of God, to which th FOR THAT SHALL ABIDE WITH HIM OF HIS LABOUR _And this shall borrow [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. Ecclesiastes 8:13. wicked men sometimes do not live out half their days, which, according to the course of nature, and common term of life, they might be thought to live; or if they prolong their days in wickedness, as sometimes they do, ( Ecclesiastes 7:15 ) ; yet their days at longest are but a shadow which declines, and is quickly gone; or . "It doesn't really matter to God how I live. His survey now digresses to consider a wise man's responsibility when Do not take your stand for an evil thing, for he does whatever pleases him." Where the word of a king is, there is power; Read full chapter. They should not spend weary days and sleepless nights puzzling over problems to which only God knows the answer (16-17). 2. 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. He hasn't come and He's not going to come. Article Images Copyright 2023 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. Recall that chapter 5 was the first instance of direct exhortations in the booktelling us to be careful in our approach in coming to worship God, the One in whose hands our lives are and who can help us through the present difficulties. mind, thankfulness for what they have, and a free and comfortab Then I commended mirth, because a man hath no better thing under the And it's probably true. No man has any power over the spirit. HIM IN HIS TOILS THROUGHOUT THE DAYS OF HIS LIFE WHICH GOD HA 14-17 Faith alone can establish the heart in this mixed scene, where Eat, and to drink, and to be merry.The three words occur together 1Kings 4:20. abideHebrew, "adhere"; not for ever, but it is the only sure good to be enjoyed from earthly labors (equivalent to "of his labor the days of his life"). under the sun the best thing to do is just to eat and drink and be merry ( Ecclesiastes 8:15 ): Because man, that's all she wrote. the Book of Proverbs. We come now to the last part of the books third major section, which began in chapter 6, dealing with explaining and applying the plan of God in light of it seeming to be unfair. pleasant, and not distress themselves about things they cannot 19952023 All correspondence and questions should be sent to info@ucg.org. _Who is as the wise man; and who knoweth the And, as the end of verse 1 tells us, this wisdom can dispel the gloom and brighten mans otherwise hard looks (Walter Kaiser, Ecclesiastes: Total Life, p. 89). It has a spirit of hopeless despair; it has no praise or peace; it seems to promote questionable conduct. The next set of verses concerns following kingly authorityhuman governmentas a matter of life and death (verses 2-9). 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 ). 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