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Truly the light is sweet, And a pleasant thing it is for the eyes to see the sun.
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The Sweetness of Simple Gifts
Commentators agree that this verse celebrates the fundamental goodness of life itself. The 'light' and 'sun' represent God's simple, universal gifts—being alive, experiencing joy, and enjoying the created world. It's a reminder to find pleasure in the present blessings God provides, as life itself is a sweet gift.
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Ecclesiastes
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The preceding exhortation to a life of labor in the sight of God is now addressed especially to the active and the young; and is enforced by anothe…
19th Century
Baptist
Truly the light is sweet, and a pleasant thing it is for the eyes to behold the sun:
And as it is so pleasant for the natural eyes …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Truly the light [is] sweet Here begins a new subject, as most think; and some here begin the twelfth and last chapter, and not…
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Life is sweet to bad men, because they have their portion in this life; it is sweet to good men, because it is the time of preparation for a better…
