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It is better to go to the house of mourning than to go to the house of feasting: for that is the end of all men; and the living will lay it to his heart.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

That - Namely, what is seen in the house of mourning.

Lay it to his heart - Consider it attentively.

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Comparing this verse with Ecclesiastes 2:24, it is plain that the Preacher does not in the latter place recommend reckless enjoyment, but enjoyment…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

[It is] better to go to the house of mourning. For deceased relations or friends, who either lie unburied, or have been l…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Reputation for piety and honesty is more desirable than all the wealth and pleasure in this world.

It will do more good to go to a funeral t…

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