(2 It is better to go to a house of mourning than to go to a house of feasting, for death is the destiny of everyone; the living should take this to heart. The UBS Translator's Handbook on Ecclesiastes (p. 214) asserts that the last two rhetorical questions of Eccl. He’s found maybe one righteous man in a thousand. Ecclesiastes 7:5. 20 ¶ For there is not a just man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not. Because those thoughts are the exact ones that wise men have. ◄Ecclesiastes 7:7 ► Surely oppression maketh a wise man mad; and a gift destroyeth the heart. And you want to be wise, don’t you? And because of that, don’t listen too carefully to people or you’ll likely hear your servant or your friend or whomever else curse you! Whereas, perfume is pleasant and it’s a good thing – but the value of the difficult in this case is greater than the value of the pleasant. ecc 7:0. So, in light of that, If you try really, really hard to make yourself righteous and wise so that you have a long life – you’re going to be disappointed when you happen to die early. We might notice that our life seems to be filled with difficult things – difficult people, difficult situations, problems that are over our head, etc. How can my servant or buddy or whatever curse me?! Ecclesiastes 7:7. Again, the beginning of something is naturally more exciting and hopeful. name--character; a godly mind and life; not mere reputation with man, but what a man is in the eyes of God, with whom the name and reality are one thing ( Isa 9:6). The Preacher is still addressing work and an imbalanced view of it. The New American Commentary notes on verses 1-7: “This text is similar to Deut[eronomy] 23:21-23 [about keeping vows to God], but the emphasis in Ecclesiastes is on the limitations of human knowledge and the contingency of human existence. Patience is a good thing. So, enjoy the good things that God has given, submit to his sovereignty in your life, value difficult things over pleasant things, remember these contradictions to the law of retribution, and deal wisely with the unjust. Next, the Preacher compares another difficult thing with something pleasant…. 10 Say not thou, What is the cause that the former days were better than these? 11 Wisdom is good with [like] an inheritance: and by it there is profit to them that see the sun. And again, we have money here – which is pleasant and wisdom which is difficult to obtain. That the honour of virtue is really more valuable and desirable than all the wealth and pleasure in this world (, Solomon had often complained before of the. In those senses it’s a pleasant thing. 19 ¶ Wisdom strengtheneth the wise more than ten mighty men which are in the city. 8 Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof: and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit. When we walk through an empty house, we may see possibilities for it, but because it is empty, it is not a warm, accepting, and welcoming place. So, now, the Preacher is going to move on – because he believes that you got the point of valuing difficult things over pleasant things. You need wisdom precisely because of the absence of just men who do right and don’t sin. And sadly almost everyone is this way. 7:1 A good name [reputation] is better than precious ointment [perfume]; Well, that’s not so bad. I’d want that. I assume that many things were easier and more pleasant for most of us when we were children than they are now. Who wants to read God’s word without really understanding it.Kathy. But the Preacher sees that the value of the end of that thing is higher. Yes, you might prolong your life even though you’re wicked and foolish. 1. Death is the end of everyone. 18 It is good that thou shouldest take hold of this [one warning]; yea, also from this [other warning] withdraw not thine hand: for he that feareth God shall come forth of them all [go forth in both, obey both]. So, don’t waste your time trying to prolong your life by those means. Yea, than great riches. And yet strangely he’s not satisfied with all that work and what it produces – riches. Now you have responsibilities. Many things are here said in its commendation, to engage us to get and retain wisdom. and the day of death [is better] than the day of one’s birth. Ecclesiastes 7:8-10. Plus, there’s so much hope when you’re born. You’re in the real world now. Next, the Preacher moves from the value of the difficult task of considering one’s death to hearing rebuke…. Ecclesiastes’ authorship is usually attributed to Solomon based on the first verse of the book which reads, “The words of the Preacher, the son of David, king in Jerusalem” (Ecclesiastes 1:1 ESV). And lastly in this section, we’re directed to the relative value of adversity, which is difficult, and prosperity, which is pleasant…. But whether he faces that reality now voluntarily or not – he will eventually meet his end. The fool doesn’t consider death. (Ecclesiastes 7:8-10 ESV) In this section of Ecclesiastes there are proverbs, but with some expansion beyond just a brief statement. When you were a child, you were taken care of – or you should have been, at least. That’s Ecclesiastes 6-7. Ecclesiastes 7, Coffman Commentaries on the Bible, One of over 110 Bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the Church of Christ, presents a verse level look at the Bible. So, there’s a balance to be achieved here…. Consider this truth and learn. 7 A good name is better than fine perfume, and the day of death better than the day of birth. Rejoice when things are pleasant and abundant. Be ready for death. So, in Ecclesiastes 7:1-14, the Preacher talks to us about the value of difficult things over pleasant things. 13 Consider the work of God: for who can make that straight, which he hath made crooked? Now, when you think of it, both of these days are difficult. It’s wise for you to consider your end and act based on what you learn. Yet most people today have never heard of John Gill. Ecclesiastes 7:1 A good name is better than precious ointment; and the day of death than the day of one's birth. 14 ¶ In the day of prosperity be joyful, but in the day of adversity consider: God also hath set [made] the one over against [as well as] the other, to the end that man should find nothing after him [can’t know what the future holds]. And then it seems like the next verse is a warning about the potential of a wise man becoming a fool…. The Preacher said that he’s seen that happen. DO THINGS IN MODERATION (15-22) 1. I had to read it twice to let me truly understand. They’re ultimately much better than easy and pleasant things. We may … 1. 2 It is better to go to the house of mourning [a funeral], than to go to the house of feasting: for that [death] is the end of all men; and the living will lay it to his heart. The book contains philosophical speeches by a character called '(the) Qoheleth' (="the Teacher"), composed probably between 5th to 2nd century BCE. And, so, I think that statement is easy to accept, but what do you think about the second part of Ecclesiastes 7:1?…. So, both wisdom and money can provide some protection in various ways. Commentary on the Bible, by Adam Clarke, [1831], at sacred-texts.com. But, the Preacher wants us to think differently about difficult things. That kind of anger is a "mark of the beast." Obey both commands. And the next verses (Ecclesiastes 7:17–18) keep it all in balance. You’ve got your whole life ahead of you. You can read through all of Ecclesiastes 7 below. 2 You may enjoy a party. for thou dost not enquire wisely concerning this [asking this question is not wise]. The context here is the house of mourning – or a funeral. So, Ecclesiastes 7:2 sheds more light on why the day of one’s death is better than the day of one’s birth. And the emphasis I think is on having a long life. And therefore – don’t try to avoid it. 5 It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools. He hasn’t found any righteous women. It is better to go to the house of mourning, than to go to the house of feasting: for that is the end of … There’s no end to his work. And this unfortunately is why you and I need wisdom in dealing with unjust people. Your email address will not be published. And the second part of that verse holds the key to understanding this. And he’s going to be completely unprepared. The name of the book is Ecclesiastes and it is found in the Old Testament after the book of Proverbs and before Song of Solomon. On the other hand, the fool won’t go there. Isn’t this one reason we yearn for the rapture of the Church? He asserts that they’re more valuable than the pleasant things that you and I prefer to experience. And sometimes you just don’t remember problems in the world back then – whereas maybe now you’re keenly aware of them, and even worried about them. Please enter your email address associated with your Salem All-Pass account, then click Continue. Enduring Word Bible Commentary Ecclesiastes Chapter 7 Ecclesiastes 7 – Trying to Find a Better Way A. Ecclesiastes overview / walkthrough. Or at least, they should. of The title “Ecclesiastes” comes from a Greek word indicating a person who calls an assembly, so it makes sense that the author identified himself in Ecclesiastes 1:1 by The guy in this new section is working so hard. Vexation is better than laughter, for with a stern countenance the heart will rejoice. 3 Frustration is better than laughter, because a … Navigating life under the sun requires mature attention to values. This is unfortunate, since his works contain priceless gems of information that are found nowhere except in the ancient writings of the Jews. We should be careful about making great promises to God because we do not know if our circumstances tomorrow will be what they are today. So, you and I might want to value the former days when things were easier and more pleasant for us. It would seem that in a perfect world, a man who does right would have a prolonged life and one who is evil would have a very short life. So, this is speaking of the evil, adulterous, seductive woman. I took my time to ready it along side of my Bible. 9 Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of fools. Click the verse number to read commentary, definitions, meanings, and notes for that particular Ecclesiastes 7 verse. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Everyone’s happy. A good name is better than precious ointment.] 25 I applied mine heart to know, and to search, and to seek out wisdom, and the reason of things, and to know the wickedness of folly, even of foolishness and madness: Now, we’ve heard this kind of statement before. Fui edificado com o comentário que você postou. Ecclesiastes 7:1 A good name [is] better than precious ointment; and the day of death than the day of one’s birth. And the Preacher’s not done with this theme of needing wisdom in dealing with the unjust…. The praises of wisdom. He’d rather just enjoy life and forget all about the reality of death. Solomon, in these verses, recommends wisdom to us as the best antidote against those distempers of mind which we are liable to, by reason of the vanity and vexation of spirit that there are in the things of this world. And in the Preacher’s mind, that’s a good thing. Required fields are marked *. It’s pleasant. I came across your site and Wow it couldn’t be a simpler, non-complex explanation. He is here, more than any where in all this book, putting on the habit of a penitent. There are things that God shows us through sorrow that teach us so much more than laughter ever can. Sorrow can therefore be better than laughter. Obrigado. 21 ¶ Also take no heed unto [do not give your heart to] all words that are spoken; lest thou hear thy servant curse thee: 22 For oftentimes also thine own heart knoweth that thou thyself likewise hast cursed others. Verse-by-Verse Bible Commentary Ecclesiastes 7:6. Article Images Copyright © 2021 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. Only fools do that. The man who does right dies young and the man who is evil lives a long time. And again, the difficult wins over the pleasant. And whichever of those is the case, it’s similar to the effect that a bribe has on a person – it corrupts that person’s heart. 6:12 are answered in Eccl. 7:1-14 (6:12a is answered in Eccl. Your parents are happy. Ecclesiastes 6 Commentary Summary Meaning Explained. But, whatever the case, this is what the Preacher ultimately arrives at –whether speaking of men or women…. So, don’t be quick to anger. Those thorns under a pot will burn and crackle quickly and will be no more. For as the crackling of thorn bushes under a pot, So is the laughter of the fool; And this too is futility. Hard and difficult things are good for you and me. And yet, even then, can’t you wish for some other way to enter into glory? 23 ¶ All this have I proved by wisdom: I said, I will be wise; but it was far from me. The beginning of a thing is right there immediately. ◄ Ecclesiastes 7:1 ► A good name is better than fine perfume, and one’s day of death is better than his day of birth. And I think the idea is that since you don’t know what’s next you need to get out of your mindset of life lived merely under the sun and start trusting the God who knows what’s coming next – indeed, who has foreordained what’s coming next and who can help you through it and whose work is unchangeable – you can’t straighten what he’s made crooked and vice versa. But this is what the Preacher says. גט֥וֹב כַּ֖עַס מִשְּׂח֑וֹק … This is just explaining that what we do with our lives here on this earth is a very serious matter. While wisdom has its drawbacks (Eccl 1:18), can be nullified by a little folly (Eccl 10:1), is … You don’t need to wait for it. But we’ve all sought out many evil schemes. Ecclesiastes 7 He preached in the same church as C. H. Spurgeon over one hundred years earlier. This has helped me immensely. But the Preacher wants you to estimate the value of the easy days of old as far less than what you’re experiencing now. That laughter and mirth enjoyed by a fool is vanity. No one. Aliás, também o usei em uma devocional com a equipe da minha igreja. And – above all – fear God. If your heart is in the house of mourning – if you consider the end of your life and let that sober reality sink in and act on that reality – then you’re in good company. The eternal benefits are greater. Ecclesiastes Chapter 7. This is another instance where we need wisdom in dealing with the unjust. Wisdom has the potential to do just that. That’s what we saw in the previous verse – that emphasis on prolonging one’s life. Be slow to anger, slow to speak, and quick to hear – as James says in the New Testament. Sadness of face is good for the heart. We may lawfully go to both, as there is occasion; our Saviour both feasted at the wedding of his friend in Cana, and wept at the grave of his friend in Bethany. Your responsibilities were probably relatively few in comparison to what you face now. (Read Ecclesiastes 7:1-6) Reputation for piety and honesty is more desirable than all the wealth and pleasure in this world. 15 ¶ All [the following two] things have I seen in the days of my vanity: there is a just man that perisheth in [despite] his righteousness, and there is a wicked man that prolongeth his life in [despite] his wickedness. And don’t be a fool or you might die prematurely. Those actions might actually end your life prematurely. But he is saying that he couldn’t find any. So, pay attention to both of these warnings. And sometimes that is the case, but the Preacher has seen in his life instances where that is not the case. But it is better for you if you go to a funeral. And then in Ecclesiastes 7:8 the Preacher goes back to comparing difficult things with pleasant things…. Avoid extremism in … … Peshitta, Targum, and Talmud attribute the authorship of the book to King Solomon. And so, for the person who is going to try to achieve long life by doing right, the Preacher has a message in Ecclesiastes 7:16 and following…. (See see on JF & B for Ec 6:12). I mean, really, the only pleasantness that we can derive from it is if we’re believers and if death is simply our entrance into life. It seems to be the Preacher’s attempt to communicate his efforts to understand the way things are under the sun. It’s fleeting. Ecclesiastes 7:9(NASB) Picture courtesy of WenPhotos-Pixabay. 16 Be not righteous over much; neither make thyself over wise [do not depend upon your righteousness or wisdom FOR YOURSELF (reflexive) to obtain long life]: why shouldest thou destroy thyself [be disappointed when you die early]? And let your knowledge of death lead you to consider what comes after – not merely reality under the sun – but spiritual reality. 6 For as the crackling of [quick-burning] thorns under a pot, so is the laughter of the fool: this also is vanity. So, here’s the first piece of wisdom in dealing with the unjust – realize that no one is totally just and without sin under the sun. 24 That which is far off, and exceeding deep, who can find it out? 1 You may be a nice person. Against hastiness of spirit, Ecc 7:9. It’s good to patiently wait for the end of something. Ver. Ecclesiastes 7 Wisdom. Ecclesiastes 7. And again since behind the Preacher is Solomon, it’s not hard to see why he might not have found any righteous women – since he got married to all those pagan wives. Rather, take it to heart. And yet, the Preacher wants us to value this day above your birth day. The end better than the beginning, Ecc 7:8. 27 Behold, this have I found, saith the preacher, counting one by one, to find out the account: 28 Which yet my soul seeketh, but I find not: one [righteous] man among a thousand have I found [which isn’t saying much]; but a woman among all those have I not found [which is saying even less]. But would you agree that it’s hard to gain a good reputation and really easy to lose it? You need to be patient to accept this. Avoid extremism in seeking to righteous and wise, lest you destroy yourself b. Moving on, I’m thinking that most of us who are a little farther along in life have been caught thinking the way that the Preacher criticizes next in Ecclesiastes 7:10…. So it is good if people know that. Choose a verse from 'Ecclesiastes 7' to begin your 'Verse-by-Verse' study of God's Word using the more than 100 commentaries available on StudyLight.org StudyLıght .org . But also when you’re experiencing difficulty – just remember that God has made both. And you might think – what?! Chapter 7. We might notice that our life seems to be filled with difficult things – difficult people, difficult situations, problems that are over our head, etc. Be patient. Here are some of the praises and the precepts of wisdom.I. It’s not wise for you to say “Why were the old days better than what I have now?” And this admonition aligns well with all that we’ve seen so far. We'll send you an email with steps on how to reset your password. Solomon had given many proofs and instances of the vanity of this world and the things of it; now, in this chapter, I.He recommends to us some good means proper to be used for the redress of these grievances and the arming of ourselves against the mischief we are in danger of from them, that we may make the best of the bad, as 1. This is obviously not talking about the righteousness that’s imputed or credited to a person when he believes God’s promise – like Abraham did regarding God’s promise of a descendant or like New Testament Christians do regarding God’s promise of forgiveness and eternal life in Christ. Be wise. I think this is more like right and wise living. So, don’t be evil and foolish either. Songs are lovely. Now, when you make a mistake it can really cost you. Next, the Preacher considers contradictions to the law of retribution…. And the reason he has made both is so that no one really knows what’s coming next – it could be prosperity or adversity. And yet, you would do better to listen to the difficult rebuke of a wise man than to listen to the pleasant song of a fool. All rights reserved. It’s hard to wait for the end of a matter. This alone is "good," while all else is "vanity" when made the chief end. And at the same time, who likes rebuke? 12 For wisdom is a defence [protection], and [like] money is a defence: but the excellency of knowledge is, that wisdom giveth [preserves] life to them that have it. And he’ll be unprepared for what’s to come. It might not work. 4 The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning; but the heart of fools is in the house of mirth. In that sense, it’s difficult. Who doesn’t like music? 29 Lo, this only have I found, that God hath made man upright; but they have sought out many inventions [evil schemes, devices]. Ecclesiastes 9:4 "For to him that is joined to all the living there is hope: for a living dog is better than … Ecclesiastes; or the Preacher Commentary by A. R. FAUSSET CHAPTER 7 Ecc 7:1-29. John Trapp Complete Commentary. Next, the Preacher goes on to consider the relative value of wisdom and money…. chapter 7, it baffled me so I had to research it. Ecclesiastes 7:9. But it’s in Ecclesiastes 7:26 that he gets to his latest findings regarding life under the sun…. The righteous don't always prosper, nor do the wicked always suffer a. The day of one’s death is difficult. God has made both the day of adversity and the day of prosperity. And lastly, the Preacher turns his attention to the need for wisdom in dealing with the unjust…. That’s where the Preacher comes back with this convicting thought – you, too, have cursed others, haven’t you? Not even you. Ecclesiastes 7:4 "The heart of the wise [is] in the house of mourning; but the heart of fools [is] in the house of mirth." Ecclesiastes. 26 And I find more bitter than death the woman, whose heart is snares and nets, and her hands as bands: whoso pleaseth God shall escape from her; but the sinner shall be taken by her. So, in Ecclesiastes 7:1-14, the Preacher talks to us about the value of difficult things over pleasant things. Advantages of sorrow and correction, Ecc 7:2-5. Of oppression, Ecc 7:7. We don’t want to experience death. Then the Preacher pictures the fool’s song-producing voice as something fleeting that will quickly vanish in light of eternity. 17 Be not over much wicked, neither be thou foolish: why shouldest thou die before thy time? 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