Thirdly, avarice causes isolation and a sense of insecurity, and brings no satisfaction.
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Ecclesiastes 4:7-12
The Pulpit Commentary on Ecclesiastes 4:7-12
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commentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Ecclesiastes 4:1-16EXPOSITIONJoseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Ecclesiastes 4:1-16Section 5. Koheleth proceeds to give further illustrations of man's inability to be the architect of his own happiness. There are many things which interrupt or destroy it.Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryMatthew Henry on Ecclesiastes 4:7-8Frequently, the more men have, the more they would have; and on this they are so intent, that they get no enjoyment from what they have. Selfishness is the cause of this evil. A selfish man cares for nobody; there is no…Matthew HenrycommentaryThe Vanity of Human WishesTHE VANITY OF HUMAN WISHES. Here Solomon fastens upon another instance of the vanity of this world, that frequently the more men have of it the more they would have; and on this they are so intent that they have no enjo…Matthew HenrycommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Ecclesiastes 4:7Then I returned. Another reflection serves to confirm the uselessness of human efforts. The vanity under the sun is now avarice, with the evils that accompany it.Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Ecclesiastes 4:8There is one alone, and there is not a second; or, without a second—a solitary being, without partner, relation, or friend. Here, he says, is another instance of man's inability to secure his own happiness. Wealth indee…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryMatthew Henry on Ecclesiastes 4:9-12Surely he has more satisfaction in life, who labours hard to maintain those he loves, than the miser has in his toil. In all things union tends to success and safety, but above all, the union of Christians. They assist…Matthew HenrycommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Ecclesiastes 4:9Koheleth dwells upon the evils of isolation, and contrasts with them the comfort of companionship. Two are better than one. Literally, the clause refers to the two and the one mentioned in the preceding verse; but the g…Joseph S. Exell and contributors