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.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

These verses supplement (Ecclesiastes 8:15) with the reflection that the man who goes beyond that limited sphere within which he can la…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Then I beheld all the work of God Not of creation, but of Providence; took notice of it, contemplated on it, considered i…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Faith alone can establish the heart in this mixed scene, where the righteous often suffer, and the wicked prosper.

Solomon commended joy and…

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