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Ecclesiastes 7:14

King James Version (KJV)

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Ecclesiastes 7:14

Verse 14 of 29

Scripture focus

In the day of prosperity be joyful, but in the day of adversity consider: God also hath set the one over against the other, to the end that man should find nothing after him.

Ecclesiastes 7:14 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Ecclesiastes 7:14

Theological / Devotional

Be joyful. Literally, “be in good.” When things are well with one, he should be happy and thankful. Compare the experience of God’s people in the days of Esther (Esther 8:16, 17).

In the day of adversity consider. Literally, “In the day of evil, see.” Even if things do not go along as we would wish, we need not complain and fret. It is a sin to doubt God and to be despondent.

Set. Literally, “made.” God brings things into proper balance. Prosperity answers to adversity. It is not good for a man to live completely free from care and trials (see Job 1:21; 2:10). Man should consider thoughtfully the daily happenings of life (Prov. 4:26). True happiness does not consist in the possession of material things (Luke 12:15; cf. Matt. 6:33, 34).

Nothing after him. Man cannot foresee his future, nor can he altogether control circumstances in which he may be involved. Consequently it is man’s privilege to trust God and submit to His will, assured that in His hands all will work together for good (Rom. 8:28; cf. Gen. 42:36).

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