Two things are here pronounced pleasant:— 1. It is pleasant to have a good prospect to see the light of the sun (Ecclesiastes 11:7) and by it to see the wonderful works of God, with which this lower world is beautified and enriched.
Those that want the mercy know how to value it; how would the light of the eyes rejoice their hearts! The consideration of this should make us thankful for our eyesight. 2. It is more pleasant to have a good name, a name for good things with God and good people; this is as precious ointment, Ecclesiastes 7:1.
It makes the bones fat; it gives a secret pleasure, and that which is strengthening. It is also very comfortable to hear (as some understand it) a good report concerning others; a good man has no greater joy than to hear that his friends walk in the truth.