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For he shall not often reflect on the days of his life; because God occupies him with the joy of his heart.
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Joy Overcomes Life's Worries
Commentators agree that a person who gratefully enjoys the life and work God has given them will not be preoccupied with life's brevity or troubles. This God-given contentment allows them to live pleasantly, without dwelling on past sorrows or future anxieties. As one scholar puts it, this joy makes 'employments easy, and afflictions light.'
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Ecclesiastes
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The days will pass smoothly and pleasantly, while he lives in the consciousness of God’s favor.
Answers him – that is, grants his pray…
19th Century
Anglican
“In the enjoyment of God’s gifts he does not think much of the sorrows or brevity of life.” This is the usual explanation; and though not satisfied…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For he shall not much remember the days of his life Be they more or fewer, as Jarchi: he will not think life long an…
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