Ecclesiastes 5:14
“But those riches perish by evil travail: and he begetteth a son, and there is nothing in his hand.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
But those riches perish by evil travail,.... Or, "by an evil business or affair" (n). That is, such riches as are not…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Evil travail - Adverse accident, or unsuccessful employment (compare Ecc 1:13; Ecc 4:8).
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Ecclesiastes 5:9-17
Solomon had shown the vanity of pleasure, gaiety, and fine works, of honour, power, and royal dignity; and there is many…
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