For the fate of the sons of mankind and the fate of animals is the same. As one dies, so dies the other; indeed, they all have the same breath, and there is no advantage for mankind over animals, for all is futility.

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

That great anomaly in the moral government of this world—the seemingly unequal distribution of rewards and punishments—will be rectified by God, wh…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

That which befalleth.—The word translated “event” in Ecclesiastes 2:13 (see the note there).

Breath.—The s…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

For that which befalls the sons of men befalls beasts, &c.] Aben Ezra says this verse is according to the thoughts of the…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Without the fear of the Lord, a person is merely vanity; if that is set aside, judges will not use their power well. And there is another Judge who…