The change of face here also reflects a new face on the problems previously discussed. 196-197). For he knoweth not that which shall be: for who can tell him when it shall be? 5: oritur sol et occidit et ad locum suum revertitur ibique renascens. Do not be hasty to go from his presence. a man's wisdom makes his face to shine, and the boldness of his face shall be changed. 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. 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. He's giving you chance after chance after chance. thankfulness for what they have, and a free and comfortable use Yes, we have a lot of hard work to do. Wise and good men have, of old, been perplexed with this difficulty, how the prosperity of the wicked and the troubles of the righteous can be reconciled with the holiness and goodness of the God that governs the world. And it's probably true. That Jesus isn't coming again. Then I commended mirth,. Innocent mirth, a cheerfulness of spirit in whatsoever state condition men are; serenity and tranquillity of mind, thankfulness for what they have, and a free and comfortable use of it; this the wise man praised and recommended to good men, as being much better than to fret at the prosperity of the wicked, and the seemingly unequal distribution of things in this world, and because they had not so much of them: as others; who yet had reason to be thankful for what they had, and to lift up their heads and be cheerful, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God in another world. We must always remember just who we are dealing withand the awesome gravity of thatrealizing that this is for our ultimate good. Beyond Today Bible Commentary: Ecclesiastes. They've been talking about that for years. 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. 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. [29] See, this only have I found, that God has made man upright; but they have sought out many inventions. Because to every purpose there is time and judgment, therefore the misery of man is great upon him. Verse 11 explains why evil grows worse and worsebecause justice is not swift. Verses 12-13 show that beyond the prolonged days of the wicked today, it will be well with those who fear God but not for the wicked who do not. Things being so, as was related, Verse 15. 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). ( Romans 9:20 ) The sovereignty of the king, which also speaks to the sovereignty of God. 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. 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. Notice that the Preacher is giving us a God-centered perspective and that in verse 15 he is talking about the days of our life as a gift from God. And one ruling another to that ones own hurt here is evidently a mistranslation. . [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? 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. 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. It doesn't matter to God that I lie or I steal or whatever because look, I'm blessed. 2. As has been pointed out before, some take a low view of the refrain. ASV 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: Ecclesiastes 8:15 KJ21 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 from his labor the days of his life, which God giveth him under the sun. Just as there is no escape from a battle, so there is no guaranteed success to wrongdoers (6-8).Often there appears to be no principle of justice at work in the world. Whoso keeps the commandment shall feel no evil thing: and a wise man's heart discerns both time and judgment. 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. Its just a matter of timeand probably much less time than most imagine. That's a fatal mistake to make. No fault is to be found with God; but, as to the world, This is vanity upon the earth, and again, This is also vanity, that is, it is a certain evidence that the things of this world are not the best things nor were ever designed to make a portion and happiness for us, for, if they had, God would not have allotted so much of this world's wealth to his worst enemies and so much of its troubles to his best friends; there must therefore be another life after this the joys and griefs of which must be real and substantial, and able to make men truly happy or truly miserable, for this world does neither. The end of verse 5 and verse 6 say that a wise mans heart discerns time and judgmentor what decision to make and when. The message here is: Do your best to stay out of trouble! American King James Version). You can't escape it. a man's wisdom makes his face to shine, and the boldness of his face shall be changed. Or it could be that all the men of Israel took an oath as part of the nations military. God doesn't really know." Who knows anything? DEATH OF THE WICKED. The king stands as the authority. Mirth - Better, Gladness, or joy (as in Ecclesiastes 2:10). Therefore men fear him ([Job] 37:22-24) (note on 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). 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. the Book of Proverbs. This is because the instruction referred to obeying the king in general, whoever he wasor to obeying whatever human authority was in power. He's very patient. God's purpose must be We_ have here an image which will not disgrace The beginning of verse 8 says that no one can retain the spirit in the day of death. Ecclesiastes 1:15:: King James Version (KJV) Ecclesiastes 1:15 - That which is crooked H5791 cannot H3201 be made straight: H8626 and that which is wanting H2642 cannot H3201 be numbered. 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. and the seemingly unequal distribution of things in this world, pleasures; but it is the good and wholesome advice of the wise (Note: Vid., Baer in Abodath Jisrael, p. 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 This he speaks, either, of earthly things there is nothing better than for a man freely Abject in his fear before Moses, he was ready to promise anything; insolent in his pride, he swallows down his promises as soon as fear is eased, his repentance and his retractation of it combined to add new weights about his neck. Ecclesiastes 8:15 - Summarized Bible Commentary CONTENTS: Wisdom recommended as an antidote against the temptations and vexations arising from the vanity of the world. He doesn't strike immediately, but oftentimes forestalls judgment for months, for years. 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. I counsel thee to keep the king's commandmen 1 Timothy 4:3; 1 Timothy 4:4; 1 Timothy 6:17; Ecclesiastes 2:24; But Peter said, "God isn't slack concerning His promises, as some men count slackness, but He's faithful to usward. Be discreet in relation with a ruler. sun, than to eat, and to drink, and to be merry._ God does care. Qoheleth was the great believer! and is not the language of an epicure, or a carnal man, who Thus the Preacher warns against a capricious desertion of ones post (cf. The writer returns to the sentiment expressed already (Ecclesiastes experience of a THEN I COMMENDED MIRTH,. Innocent mirth, a cheerfulness of spirit Fear of the Lord is to depart from evil. Same kind of experiences to both. What happens to one happens to the other. Post mortem nulla voluptas.". He hasn't come and He's not going to come. [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. Viewed by itself, and apart from its conte ECCLESIASTESNOTE ON ECCLESIASTES 8:14 It is a puzzling VANITY that 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. If after the manner of men I have fought with beasts at Ephesus, what advantages it me, if the dead rise not? ". Read the Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:15-8:1 The book of Ecclesiastes is the most exhaustive investigation ever made as to the value and profit of various lifestyles. 1. No man has any power over the spirit. "There is no man that hath power, etc." ( Ecclesiastes 8:8 ). (9 sessions) This study is part of the LifeLight Bible study series of in-depth studies of Bible books. 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." But in context the wording appears to continue the warning about not getting into trouble with the government. sun, than to eat, and to drink, and to be merry: for that shall abide Wisdom strengthens the wise more than ten mighty men which are in the city. 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 $15.99 As low as $8.00. This is the perspective that must be maintainedalong with understanding what the future will bring. We must keep in due subjection to the government God has set over us ( v. 2-5 ). This joy will make labor more enjoyable. The sentiment of this verse is a frequent conclusion of the writers personal experience (compare marginal references), and is unfairly charged with Epicureanism. 19952023 All correspondence and questions should be sent to info@ucg.org. Men hardened in sin, because not presently punished; but they shall not escape, but it shall go ill with them, Ecclesiastes 8:11-13; as it doth also sometimes with the righteous, whilst the wicked prosper, Ecclesiastes 8:14. 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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He believed, even when there was no evidence for believing! (quoted on p. 135). ECCLESIASTES 8:14, it is best to give a man's self up to eating and God's ways are above ours, nor is he tied to his own former ways, but his judgments are a great deep. There 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. Not so. It doesn't matter to God that I'm living an immoral life, because look at all that I have." 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. 14 Of the righteous and the wicked (Ecclesiastes 8:11) But because God doesn't judge immediately, because the sentence of God isn't executed speedily, because God is giving you opportunity to turn, God is giving you opportunity to repent, God is giving you the opportunity to come out of your sin and to be saved and He's very patient with you. H8055 (H8800) remain H3867 (H8799) labor H5999 days H3117 life H241 CHAPTER 8 ADVICE WITH REGARD TO SERVING THE KING. lives, even food and raiment, and with this he should be content. But this is not where things end. There is a vanity which is done upon the earth Either by wicked potentates, who do commonly advance unworthy men, and oppress persons of the greatest virtue and merit: or, by God's providence, who sees it fit for many weighty reasons so to manage the affairs of the present world. submission to things as they are. IV. 1. Who is as the wise man? 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. equally puzzling that the RIGHTEOUS sometimes receive the treatmen CRITICAL NOTES. Then I commended merriment, because a man hath no better thing ( Ecclesiastes 8:15 ), And this is his human philosophy and human reasoning coming out again. It's going to be well with the man who has departed from evil. Ecclesiastes 8:1. condition men are; serenity and tranquillity of mind, God does know. 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 . [7] If you endure chastening, God deals with you as with sons; for what son is he whom the father chastens not? In the person of a sensual man. When the Pharaoh of the Exodus saw there was respite, he hardened his heart. Solomon next mentions seeing the wicked buried (verse 10). Copyright 2023, Bible Study Tools. 4: generatio praeterit et generatio advenit terra vero in aeternum stat. of his life, Therefore, consider ye actually this time as God's patience in order that men might be saved. One of the common mistakes that people make is that of misinterpreting the nature of God. this he may expect to have and continue with him as long as he That shall abide with him during the days of his life which God gives him under the sun. He had earlier said unto them, "No man takes My life from Me, I give My life" ( John 10:18 ). All rights reserved. Mirth therefore, and a contented enjoyment of God's gifts, preferable to immoderate care and search, Ecclesiastes 8:15. We don't have that power. [17] Until I went into the sanctuary of God; then understood I their end. 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 verba Ecclesiastes filii David regis Hierusalem. One day, God will set things right. eat, and to 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 ). Weve seen that what we might assume to be for the best or worst is not necessarily so (6:17:15) and that all bear part in the worlds problemswith no one being innocent and deserving a trouble-free life (Ecclesiastes 7:16-29 Ecclesiastes 7:16-29 [16] Be not righteous over much; neither make yourself over wise: why should you destroy yourself ? THERE IS A VANITY WHICH IS DONE UPON THE EARTH.] Partner with StudyLight.org as God uses us to make a difference for those displaced by Russia's war on Ukraine. They should not spend weary days and sleepless nights puzzling over problems to which only God knows the answer (16-17). righteous men to whom it happens ac Then I commended mirth, because a man hath no better thing under the THE PROBLEM OF THE ( Ecclesiastes 8:1-4 ). man's present life is under the sun, and is continued as long as But he also knows that often the opposite is true (14). 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? 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 ). 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