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For he shall not much remember the days of his life; because God answereth [him] in the joy of his heart.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

The days will pass smoothly and pleasantly, while he lives in the consciousness of God’s favor.

Answers him – that is, grants his pray…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

“In the enjoyment of God’s gifts he does not think much of the sorrows or brevity of life.” This is the usual explanation; and though not satisfied…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

For he shall not much remember the days of his life
Be they more or fewer, as Jarchi: he will not think life long an…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Life is God's gift. We must not view our calling as a drudgery, but take pleasure in the calling where God puts us. A cheerful spirit is a great bl…

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