even if he lives a thousand years twice—but has not seen goodness. Do not all go to one place?

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

He live - Rather, he has lived. “He” refers to the man (Ecclesiastes 6:3). His want of satisfaction in life, and the dishonor do…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Though. — The conjunction here used is only found again in Esther 7:4.

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Yea, though he live a thousand years twice [told] Or two thousand years, which no man ever did, nor even one thousand yea…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

A man often possesses everything he needs for outward enjoyment; yet the Lord may so leave him to covetousness or evil dispositions that he makes n…