Ecclesiastes 5:19

For he shall not much remember the days of his life; 1 For God troubles him in the mirth of his heart.

Updated Brenton Septuagint

In The King James Version

Every man also to whom God hath given riches and wealth, and hath given him power to eat thereof, and to take his portion, and to rejoice in his labour; this is the gift of God.

In Context

18Yea, and as for every man to whom God has given 1 Wealth and possessions, and has given him 1 Power to eat thereof, and to receive his portion, 1 And to rejoice in his labor; 1 This is the gift of God. 1

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Cross References

Deuteronomy 8:18But thou shalt remember the Lord thy God, that he gives thee strength to get wealth; even that he may establish his covenant, which the Lord swore to thy fathers, as at this day.

2 Chronicles 1:12I give thee this wisdom and understanding; and I will give thee wealth, and riches, and glory, so that there shall not have been any like thee among the kings before thee, neither shall there be such after thee.

Ecclesiastes 3:13Also in the case of every man who shall eat and drink, 1 And see good in all his labor, 1 This is a gift of God. 1

Matthew Henry on Ecclesiastes 5:19-20

Grateful Enjoyment. 18 Behold that which I have seen: it is good and comely for one to eat and to drink, and to enjoy the good of all his labour that he taketh under the sun all the days of his life, which God giveth him: for it is his portion. 19 Every man also to whom God hath given riches and wealth, and hath given him power to eat thereof, and to take his portion, and to rejoice in his labour; this is the gift of God. 20 For he shall not much remember the days of his life; because God answereth him in the joy… Read the whole commentary →

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