And you want to be wise, don’t you? We'll send you an email with steps on how to reset your password. Who doesn’t want a good reputation? In Luke 11:24-26, Jesus uses the illustration of an empty house, "swept and put in order," but what fills it makes a great deal of difference in terms of it "end." Not even you. Reality is, some courses of action are better than others. But the Preacher wants you to estimate the value of the easy days of old as far less than what you’re experiencing now. Your email address will not be published. Thank you for this! And then it seems like the next verse is a warning about the potential of a wise man becoming a fool…. And you might think – what?! But would you agree that it’s hard to gain a good reputation and really easy to lose it? This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Ecclesiastes 7:19 says, “Wisdom makes one wise person more powerful / than ten rulers in a city.” While laughter can offer many positives, it does not have the same impact as sorrow to cause a person to consider life and grow in wisdom. There are things that God shows us through sorrow that teach us so much more than laughter ever can. 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. It’s wise for you to consider your end and act based on what you learn. But waiting for the end of it takes patience. T here is a book of the Bible that is often overlooked. All rights reserved. (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. Ecclesiastes 7:9. The end better than the beginning, Ecc 7:8. This gives a contextual relationship for interpretation that attempts to follow the intent of the original inspired author. Verse Thoughts. ecc 7:0. But also when you’re experiencing difficulty – just remember that God has made both. And don’t be a fool or you might die prematurely. Ecclesiastes. (See see on JF & B for Ec 6:12). 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, in Ecclesiastes 7:1-14, the Preacher talks to us about the value of difficult things over pleasant things. Peshitta, Targum, and Talmud attribute the authorship of the book to King Solomon. 7 A good name is better than fine perfume, and the day of death better than the day of birth. How can my servant or buddy or whatever curse me?! 9 Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of fools. Here are some of the praises and the precepts of wisdom.I. And the emphasis I think is on having a long life. The emptiness of a fool's joy, Ecc 7:6. The UBS Translator's Handbook on Ecclesiastes (p. 214) asserts that the last two rhetorical questions of Eccl. That’s Ecclesiastes 6-7. But, whatever the case, this is what the Preacher ultimately arrives at –whether speaking of men or women…. That laughter and mirth enjoyed by a fool is vanity. 13 Consider the work of God: for who can make that straight, which he hath made crooked? The book contains philosophical speeches by a character called '(the) Qoheleth' (="the Teacher"), composed probably between 5th to 2nd century BCE. 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. Only fools do that. It will ultimately end. So, in Ecclesiastes 7:1-14, the Preacher talks to us about the value of difficult things over pleasant things. And, so, I think that statement is easy to accept, but what do you think about the second part of Ecclesiastes 7:1?…. Next, the Preacher compares another difficult thing with something pleasant…. The day of one’s death is difficult. And the next verses (Ecclesiastes 7:17–18) keep it all in balance. There was a day when you were born. 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. 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. Hostility seems to be a hallmark of this church age in a similar way that road-rage is to the world.It is alright for us to be righteously indignant as long as we do not sin.There is a place for righteous indignation, but God does not permit much anger because it is difficult not to sin when angry. ◄ Ecclesiastes 7:1 ► A good name is better than fine perfume, and one’s day of death is better than his day of birth. (1-4) Better in life and death. I think this is more like right and wise living. So, don’t be quick to anger. The context here is the house of mourning – or a funeral. It might not work. 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. Ecclesiastes 7:7. Against hastiness of spirit, Ecc 7:9. What offense we take at people speaking poorly of us. Next, the Preacher goes on to consider the relative value of wisdom and money…. So, now, the Preacher is going to move on – because he believes that you got the point of valuing difficult things over pleasant things. Next, the Preacher considers contradictions to the law of retribution…. Rather, take it to heart. 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. Though these themes are only mentioned briefly in Ecclesiastes, Solomon and others speak at length regarding true righteousness and wisdom in the book of Proverbs. Enduring Word Bible Commentary Ecclesiastes Chapter 7 Ecclesiastes 7 – Trying to Find a Better Way A. This alone is "good," while all else is "vanity" when made the chief end. Obey both commands. There’s no end to his work. I had to read it twice to let me truly understand. 3 Sorrow is better than laughter: for by the sadness of the countenance the heart is made better [in sadness of face (sober reflection) there is good for the heart]. And as long as the Preacher is talking about patience and pride in one’s spirit, he continues in Ecclesiastes 7:9 talking about other potential problems within one’s spirit…. Required fields are marked *. Please enter your email address associated with your Salem All-Pass account, then click Continue. 7 Surely oppression maketh a wise man mad [into a fool]; and a gift destroyeth [bribe corrupts] the heart. 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. Hard and difficult things are good for you and me. 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. Ecclesiastes Chapter 7. It’s good to patiently wait for the end of something. chapter 7, it baffled me so I had to research it. That’s what we saw in the previous verse – that emphasis on prolonging one’s life. So it is good if people know that. 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! 2 You may enjoy a party. This is just explaining that what we do with our lives here on this earth is a very serious matter. And the Preacher’s not done with this theme of needing wisdom in dealing with the unjust…. Many things are here said in its commendation, to engage us to get and retain wisdom. Everyone’s happy. God has made both the day of adversity and the day of prosperity. Verse-by-Verse Bible Commentary Ecclesiastes 7:6. Ecclesiastes; or the Preacher Commentary by A. R. FAUSSET CHAPTER 7 Ecc 7:1-29. When you were a child, you were taken care of – or you should have been, at least. New American Standard Version. And again, we have money here – which is pleasant and wisdom which is difficult to obtain. Be slow to anger, slow to speak, and quick to hear – as James says in the New Testament. But this is what the Preacher says. 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]? You’re in the real world now. The value of a good name, Ecc 7:1. 20 ¶ For there is not a just man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not. Looking at life through better and worse. The Preacher is still addressing work and an imbalanced view of it. Ecclesiastes 7:1 A good name [is] better than precious ointment; and the day of death than the day of one’s birth. But whether he faces that reality now voluntarily or not – he will eventually meet his end. 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). Be wise. Be patient. 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. And let your knowledge of death lead you to consider what comes after – not merely reality under the sun – but spiritual reality. 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. John Trapp Complete Commentary. Fui edificado com o comentário que você postou. 1. 19 ¶ Wisdom strengtheneth the wise more than ten mighty men which are in the city. 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. But at least you don’t remember the day of your birth. And I’m sure this kind of statement is very offensive to the broader culture in which we live. The guy in this new section is working so hard. And yet, the Preacher wants us to value this day above your birth day. And yet, even then, can’t you wish for some other way to enter into glory? 24 That which is far off, and exceeding deep, who can find it out? Yea, than great riches. Ecclesiastes 7. You might be disappointed and there won’t be much to show for your extraordinary efforts. 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…. Learn how your comment data is processed. They sober you up and get you searching for God in the midst of the difficulty. Be ready for death. Of oppression, Ecc 7:7. 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. Advantages of sorrow and correction, Ecc 7:2-5. of
And – above all – fear God. for thou dost not enquire wisely concerning this [asking this question is not wise]. A good name is better than precious ointment.] Now you have responsibilities. This is another instance where we need wisdom in dealing with the unjust. The fool doesn’t consider death. We will all die in the end. And then in Ecclesiastes 7:8 the Preacher goes back to comparing difficult things with pleasant things…. 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. That kind of anger is a "mark of the beast." Then the Preacher pictures the fool’s song-producing voice as something fleeting that will quickly vanish in light of eternity. Ecclesiastes 7:9(NASB) Picture courtesy of WenPhotos-Pixabay. Yet most people today have never heard of John Gill. Now, when you make a mistake it can really cost you. Now, when you think of it, both of these days are difficult. Obrigado. Proud member
And sometimes that is the case, but the Preacher has seen in his life instances where that is not the case. But he is saying that he couldn’t find any. Solomon had given many proofs and instances of the vanity of this world and the things of it; now, in this chapter, In these verses Solomon lays down some great truths which seem paradoxes to the unthinking part, that is, the far greatest part, of mankind.I. And lastly in this section, we’re directed to the relative value of adversity, which is difficult, and prosperity, which is pleasant…. And don’t be hasty – the opposite of patient – to be angry. DO THINGS IN MODERATION (15-22) 1. Or at least, they should. What’s pleasant about that? Wow this explains everything so much better, keep posting please, As I just started reading Eccles. Article Images Copyright © 2021 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. He reviews what he had been discoursing of already, and tells us that what he had said was what he knew and was well assured of, and what he resolved to stand by: Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible (Complete), California - Do Not Sell My Personal Information. The man who does right dies young and the man who is evil lives a long time. We cannot just drift through life pleasing our flesh, and … Navigating life under the sun requires mature attention to values. 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. He hasn’t found any righteous women. 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. But it is better for you if you go to 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. Plus, there’s so much hope when you’re born. 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 at the same time, who likes rebuke? 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 Don’t make great efforts to prolong your life through super-right living. 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. 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. Sorrow can therefore be better than laughter. Salem Media Group. Wisdom has the potential to do just that. I took my time to ready it along side of my Bible. We might notice that our life seems to be filled with difficult things – difficult people, difficult situations, problems that are over our head, etc. 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. It is good to remember that. 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). And the second part of that verse holds the key to understanding this. You’ve got your whole life ahead of you. 4 The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning; but the heart of fools is in the house of mirth. 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. … And he’s going to be completely unprepared. Isn’t this one reason we yearn for the rapture of the Church? But there’s a really good chance that you’ll die earlier than usual if you live that kind of lifestyle. So, pay attention to both of these warnings. But the Preacher sees that the value of the end of that thing is higher. So, you and I might want to value the former days when things were easier and more pleasant for us. He’d rather be in the house of mirth. And therefore – don’t try to avoid it. But do we ever consider how we’ve spoken of others? Ecclesiastes 7:8-10. 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." 1. No one. 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]. 11 Wisdom is good with [like] an inheritance: and by it there is profit to them that see the sun. For as the crackling of thorn bushes under a pot, So is the laughter of the fool; And this too is futility. So, too, does oppression turn a wise man into a fool. But, the Preacher wants us to think differently about difficult things. 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. Ecclesiastes 7 is the seventh chapter of the Book of Ecclesiastes in the Hebrew Bible or the Old Testament of the Christian Bible. 10 Say not thou, What is the cause that the former days were better than these? Yes, you might prolong your life even though you’re wicked and foolish. This has helped me immensely. COUNSEL FOR BALANCED LIVING (7:15-29) A. Those thorns under a pot will burn and crackle quickly and will be no more. Ecclesiastes 7:1 A good name is better than precious ointment; and the day of death than the day of one's birth. I assume that many things were easier and more pleasant for most of us when we were children than they are now. 3 Frustration is better than laughter, because a … So, don’t waste your time trying to prolong your life by those means. It seems to be the Preacher’s attempt to communicate his efforts to understand the way things are under the sun. Patience is a good thing. Ecclesiastes 6 Commentary Summary Meaning Explained. Please watch: "The ONE Thing Every Christian Should Be Doing But Most Are NOT!" Copyright © 2021, Bible Study Tools. So, there’s a balance to be achieved here…. Commentary on the Bible, by Adam Clarke, [1831], at sacred-texts.com. ◄Ecclesiastes 7:7 ► Surely oppression maketh a wise man mad; and a gift destroyeth the heart. But it’s in Ecclesiastes 7:26 that he gets to his latest findings regarding life under the sun…. Songs are lovely. I’d want that. Sadness of face is good for the heart. גט֥וֹב כַּ֖עַס מִשְּׂח֑וֹק … In those senses it’s a pleasant thing. The righteous don't always prosper, nor do the wicked always suffer a. Those actions might actually end your life prematurely. and the day of death [is better] than the day of one’s birth. 7:1-12 and 6:12b is linked to 7:13-14 by the phrase "after him" [BDB 29]). 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. Again, the beginning of something is naturally more exciting and hopeful. 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. Who doesn’t like music? (Read Ecclesiastes 7:1-6) Reputation for piety and honesty is more desirable than all the wealth and pleasure in this world. So, this is saying that either – 1) when a wise man oppresses someone else he will become a fool or 2) that the wise man can become a fool by witnessing oppression happening around him. 5 It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools. And it’s when life is filled with these kinds of things that we’re most likely to bitterly contend with God. 29 Lo, this only have I found, that God hath made man upright; but they have sought out many inventions [evil schemes, devices]. Now, in a sense, Ecclesiastes 4:7-8 are a continuation of the previous section about finding a balance in your work life. And, there is an overriding theme: What Is Better. Aliás, também o usei em uma devocional com a equipe da minha igreja. Want a free Bible overview .pdf study tool ? And this unfortunately is why you and I need wisdom in dealing with unjust people. 17 Be not over much wicked, neither be thou foolish: why shouldest thou die before thy time? Ecclesiastes 9:4 "For to him that is joined to all the living there is hope: for a living dog is better than … Click the verse number to read commentary, definitions, meanings, and notes for that particular Ecclesiastes 7 verse. While wisdom has its drawbacks (Eccl 1:18), can be nullified by a little folly (Eccl 10:1), is … It will do more good to go to a funeral than to a feast. So, don’t be evil and foolish either. 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 . Next, the Preacher moves from the value of the difficult task of considering one’s death to hearing rebuke…. It’s pleasant. Your parents are happy. Ecclesiastes overview / walkthrough. That’s where the Preacher comes back with this convicting thought – you, too, have cursed others, haven’t you? Your email address will not be published. 6 For as the crackling of [quick-burning] thorns under a pot, so is the laughter of the fool: this also is vanity. 6:12 are answered in Eccl. 1. Avoid extremism in seeking to righteous and wise, lest you destroy yourself b. We don’t want to experience death. Rejoice when things are pleasant and abundant. 7:1-14 (6:12a is answered in Eccl. Because those thoughts are the exact ones that wise men have. 1 You may be a nice person. The praises of wisdom. You need to be patient to accept this. Consider this truth and learn. It is better to go to the house of mourning, than to go to the house of feasting: for that is the end of … 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. And in the Preacher’s mind, that’s a good thing. In that sense, it’s difficult. 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. So, both wisdom and money can provide some protection in various ways. And this is the case in spite of God originally creating man upright. He’s found maybe one righteous man in a thousand. He is here, more than any where in all this book, putting on the habit of a penitent. And again, the difficult wins over the pleasant. The beginning of a thing is right there immediately. Who wants to read God’s word without really understanding it.Kathy. Ver. Ecclesiastes 7:5. 1 Wisdom is necessary to the right managing and improving of our worldly possessions: Solomon had hitherto been proving the vanity of the world and its utter insufficiency to make men happy; now here he comes to show the vileness of sin, and its certain tendency to make men miserable; and this, as the former, he proves from his own experience, and it was a dear-bought experience. 7:1 A good name [reputation] is better than precious ointment [perfume]; Well, that’s not so bad. 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]. I came across your site and Wow it couldn’t be a simpler, non-complex explanation. 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]. The Preacher said that he’s seen that happen. There, you will think about the day when you will die. 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. And the reason he has made both is so that no one really knows what’s coming next – it could be prosperity or adversity. It’s hard to wait for the end of a matter. This is unfortunate, since his works contain priceless gems of information that are found nowhere except in the ancient writings of the Jews. (Ecclesiastes 7:8-10 ESV) In this section of Ecclesiastes there are proverbs, but with some expansion beyond just a brief statement. You don’t need to wait for it. They’re ultimately much better than easy and pleasant things. But we’ve all sought out many evil schemes. He asserts that they’re more valuable than the pleasant things that you and I prefer to experience. 23 ¶ All this have I proved by wisdom: I said, I will be wise; but it was far from me. But the day when you die will be better. So, this is speaking of the evil, adulterous, seductive woman. And yet strangely he’s not satisfied with all that work and what it produces – riches. Vexation is better than laughter, for with a stern countenance the heart will rejoice. You can read through all of Ecclesiastes 7 below. And he’ll be unprepared for what’s to come. But money won’t save your life. But then the day of your death. Avoid extremism in … 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. Ecclesiastes 7 Wisdom. And lastly, the Preacher turns his attention to the need for wisdom in dealing with the unjust…. Death is the end of everyone. An honest autobiography of the vapid life of the man who had everything. Be ready to face this God that the Preacher keeps talking about. 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. It’s fleeting. Ecclesiastes 7 He preached in the same church as C. H. Spurgeon over one hundred years earlier. On the other hand, the fool won’t go there. 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. That’s not to say that there were no righteous women in the Preacher’s day. 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