Ecc 8:15, Isa 22:13, 1Cor 15:32 | TSK | STEP | Then I.Some consider this as the cavil of an infidel objector, equivalent to the Epicurean maxim, {Ede, bibe, lude; post mortem nulla voluptas,} "Eat, drink, and play; there is no pleasure after death." But it may be regarded as a recommendation of a moderate use of worldly things, with a cheerful and contented mind; which may justly be considered as the greatest advantage which can be made of all below the sun: and amidst all changes, such a frame of mind, if the result of right principles, may and ought to be preserved; and it will be the recompence and solace of all our labours and toils.

Ecclesiastes 8:15

Then I.Some consider this as the cavil of an infidel objector, equivalent to the Epicurean maxim, {Ede, bibe, lude; post mortem nulla voluptas,} "Eat, drink, and play; there is no pleasure after death." But it may be regarded as a recommendation of a moderate use of worldly things, with a cheerful and contented mind; which may justly be considered as the greatest advantage which can be made of all below the sun: and amidst all changes, such a frame of mind, if the result of right principles, may and ought to be preserved; and it will be the recompence and solace of all our labours and toils.

2:24; 3:12,13,22; 5:18; 9:7-9; 1Ti 4:3,4; 6:17

Isaiah 22:13

behold.

5:12; 21:4,5; 56:12; Am 6:3-7; Lu 17:26-29

let.

56:12; 1Co 15:32; Jas 5:5

1 Corinthians 15:32

after. or, to speak after.

Ro 6:19; Ga 3:15

beast.

2Pe 2:12; Jude 1:10

Ephesus.

Ac 19:1,23-41; 2Co 1:8-10

what.

Job 35:3; Ps 73:13; Mal 3:14,15; Lu 9:25

let.

Ec 2:24; 11:9; Isa 22:13; 56:12; Lu 12:19