Ecc 7:19, 9:16 | JFB | STEP | 19. Hebrew, "The wisdom," that is, the true wisdom, religion ( ). than ten mighty —that is, able and valiant generals ( ). These "watchmen wake in vain, except the Lord keep the city" ( ).

Ecclesiastes 7:19

19. Hebrew, "The wisdom," that is, the true wisdom, religion (2Ti 3:15).

than ten mighty—that is, able and valiant generals (Ec 7:12; 9:13-18; Pr 21:22; 24:5). These "watchmen wake in vain, except the Lord keep the city" (Ps 127:1).

Ecclesiastes 9:16

16. Resuming the sentiment (Ec 7:19; Pr 21:22; 24:5).

poor man's wisdom is despised—not the poor man mentioned in Ec 9:15; for his wisdom could not have saved the city, had "his words not been heard"; but poor men in general. So Paul (Ac 27:11).