Albert Barnes Commentary Ecclesiastes 5:14

Albert Barnes Commentary

Ecclesiastes 5:14

1798–1870
Presbyterian
Albert Barnes
Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes Commentary

Ecclesiastes 5:14

1798–1870
Presbyterian
SCRIPTURE

"and those riches perish by evil adventure; and if he hath begotten a son, there is nothing in his hand." — Ecclesiastes 5:14 (ASV)

Evil travail - Adverse accident, or unsuccessful employment (Ecclesiastes 4:8).