E C C L E S I A S T E S CHAP. IX. Solomon, in this chapter, for a further proof of the vanity of this world, gives us four observations which he had made upon a survey of the state of the children of men in it:-- I. He observed that commonly as to outward things, good and bad men fare much alike, Ecclesiastes 9:1-3 . II. That death puts a final period to all our employments and enjoyments in this world ( Ecclesiastes 9:4-6 ), whence he infers that it is our wisdom to enjoy the comforts of life and mind the business of life, while it lasts, Ecclesiastes 9:7-10 . III. That God's providence often crosses the fairest and most hopeful probabilities of men's endeavour, and great calamities often surprise men ere they are aware, Ecclesiastes 9:11 ; Ecclesiastes 9:12 . IV. That wisdom often makes men very useful, and yet gains them little respect, for that persons of great merit are slighted, Ecclesiastes 9:13-18 . And what is there then in this world that should make us fond of it? return to ' Top of Page ' <a name="verses-1-3" class="com-number"
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