Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ecclesiastes 9:11

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11. This verse qualifies the sentiment, Ecclesiastes 9:7-9 . Earthly "enjoyments," however lawful in their place ( Ecclesiastes 9:7-21.9.9- : ), are to give way when any work to be done for God requires it. Reverting to the sentiment ( Ecclesiastes 9:7-21.9.9- : ), we ought, therefore, not only to work God's work "with might" ( Ecclesiastes 9:10 ), but also with the feeling that the event is wholly "in God's hand" ( Ecclesiastes 9:1 ). race . . . not to the swift — ( 2 Samuel 18:23 ); spiritually ( Zephaniah 3:19 ; Romans 9:16 ). nor . . . battle to . . . strong — ( 1 Samuel 17:47 ; 2 Chronicles 14:9 ; 2 Chronicles 14:11 ; 2 Chronicles 14:15 ; Psalms 33:16 ). bread —livelihood. favour —of the great. chance —seemingly, really Providence. But as man cannot "find it out" ( Psalms 33:16- : ), he needs "with all might" to use opportunities. Duties are ours; events, God's. return to ' Top of Page ' <a name="verse-12" class="com-number"

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