(Ecc. 5:1-20) From vanity connected with kings, he passes to vanities (Ecc 5:7) which may be fallen into in serving the King of kings, even by those who, convinced of the vanity of the creature, wish to worship the Cr…
1Cuando fueres a la casa de Dios, guarda tu pie; y acércate más para oír que para ofrecer el sacrificio de los necios; porque no saben que hacen mal.
2No te des prisa con tu boca, ni tu corazón se apresure a proferir palabra delante de Dios; porque Dios está en el cielo, y tú sobre la tierra; por tanto, sean pocas tus palabras.
3Porque de la mucha ocupación viene el sueño, y de la multitud de las palabras la voz del necio.
4Cuando a Dios haces promesa, no tardes en cumplirla; porque él no se complace en los insensatos. Cumple lo que prometes.
5Mejor es que no prometas, y no que prometas y no cumplas.
6No dejes que tu boca te haga pecar, ni digas delante del ángel, que fue ignorancia. ¿Por qué harás que Dios se enoje a causa de tu voz, y que destruya la obra de tus manos?
7Donde abundan los sueños, también abundan las vanidades y las muchas palabras; mas tú, teme a Dios.
8Si opresión de pobres y perversión de derecho y de justicia vieres en la provincia, no te maravilles de ello; porque sobre el alto vigila otro más alto, y uno más alto está sobre ellos.
9Además, el provecho de la tierra es para todos; el rey mismo está sujeto a los campos.
10El que ama el dinero, no se saciará de dinero; y el que ama el mucho tener, no sacará fruto. También esto es vanidad.
11Cuando aumentan los bienes, también aumentan los que los consumen. ¿Qué bien, pues, tendrá su dueño, sino verlos con sus ojos?
12Dulce es el sueño del trabajador, coma mucho, coma poco; pero al rico no le deja dormir la abundancia.
13Hay un mal doloroso que he visto debajo del sol: las riquezas guardadas por sus dueños para su mal;
14las cuales se pierden en malas ocupaciones, y a los hijos que engendraron, nada les queda en la mano.
15Como salió del vientre de su madre, desnudo, así vuelve, yéndose tal como vino; y nada tiene de su trabajo para llevar en su mano.
16Este también es un gran mal, que como vino, así haya de volver. ¿Y de qué le aprovechó trabajar en vano?
17Además de esto, todos los días de su vida comerá en tinieblas, con mucho afán y dolor y miseria.
18He aquí, pues, el bien que yo he visto: que lo bueno es comer y beber, y gozar uno del bien de todo su trabajo con que se fatiga debajo del sol, todos los días de su vida que Dios le ha dado; porque esta es su parte.
19Asimismo, a todo hombre a quien Dios da riquezas y bienes, y le da también facultad para que coma de ellas, y tome su parte, y goce de su trabajo, esto es don de Dios.
20Porque no se acordará mucho de los días de su vida; pues Dios le llenará de alegría el corazón.
JAMIESON-FAUSSET-BROWN BIBLE COMMENTARY
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Versículo 2
I. rash--opposed to the considerate reverence ("keep thy foot," Ecc 5:1). This verse illustrates Ecc…
rash--opposed to the considerate reverence ("keep thy foot," Ecc 5:1). This verse illustrates Ecc 5:1, as to prayer in the house of God ("before God," Isa 1:12); so Ecc 5:4-6 as to vows. The remedy to such vanities is stated (Ecc 5:6). "Fear thou God."
God is in heaven--Therefore He ought to be approached with carefully weighed words, by thee, a frail creature of earth.
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Versículo 3
II. As much "business," engrossing the mind, gives birth to incoherent "dreams," so many words, utter…
As much "business," engrossing the mind, gives birth to incoherent "dreams," so many words, uttered inconsiderately in prayer, give birth to and betray "a fool's speech" (Ecc 10:14), [HOLDEN and WEISS]. But Ecc 5:7 implies that the "dream" is not a comparison, but the vain thoughts of the fool (sinner, Psa 73:20), arising from multiplicity of (worldly) "business." His "dream" is that God hears him for his much speaking (Mat 6:7), independently of the frame of mind [English Version and MAURER].
fool's voice--answers to "dream" in the parallel; it comes by the many "words" flowing from the fool's "dream."
III
Versículo 4
III. When thou vowest a vow unto God--Hasty words in prayer (Ecc 5:2-3) suggest the subject of hasty v…
When thou vowest a vow unto God--Hasty words in prayer (Ecc 5:2-3) suggest the subject of hasty vows. A vow should not be hastily made (Jdg 11:35; Sa1 14:24). When made, it must be kept (Psa 76:11), even as God keeps His word to us (Exo 12:41, Exo 12:51; Jos 21:45).
IV
Versículo 5
IV. (Deu 23:21, Deu 23:23).
(Deu 23:21, Deu 23:23).
V
Versículo 6
V. thy flesh--Vow not with "thy mouth" a vow (for example, fasting), which the lusts of the flesh ("…
thy flesh--Vow not with "thy mouth" a vow (for example, fasting), which the lusts of the flesh ("body," Ecc 2:3, Margin) may tempt thee to break (Pro 20:25).
angel--the "messenger" of God (Job 33:23); minister (Rev 1:20); that is, the priest (Mal 2:7) "before" whom a breach of a vow was to be confessed (Lev 5:4-5). We, Christians, in our vows (for example, at baptism, the Lord's Supper, &c.) vow in the presence of Jesus Christ, "the angel of the covenant" (Mal 3:1), and of ministering angels as witnesses (Co1 11:10; Ti1 5:21). Extenuate not any breach of them as a slight error.
VI
Versículo 7
VI. (See on Ecc 5:3). God's service, which ought to be our chief good, becomes by "dreams" (foolish f…
(See on Ecc 5:3). God's service, which ought to be our chief good, becomes by "dreams" (foolish fancies as of God's requirements of us in worship), and random "words," positive "vanity." The remedy is, whatever fools may do, "Fear thou God" (Ecc 12:13).
VII
Versículo 8
VII. As in Ecc 3:16, so here the difficulty suggests itself. If God is so exact in even punishing hast…
As in Ecc 3:16, so here the difficulty suggests itself. If God is so exact in even punishing hasty words (Ecc 5:1-6), why does He allow gross injustice? In the remote "provinces," the "poor" often had to put themselves for protection from the inroads of Philistines, &c., under chieftains, who oppressed them even in Solomon's reign (Kg1 12:4).
the matter--literally, "the pleasure," or purpose (Isa 53:10). Marvel not at this dispensation of God's will, as if He had abandoned the world. Nay, there is coming a capital judgment at last, and an earnest of it in partial punishments of sinners meanwhile.
higher than the highest-- (Dan 7:18).
regardeth-- (Ch2 16:9).
there be higher--plural, that is, the three persons of the Godhead, or else, "regardeth not only the 'highest' kings, than whom He 'is higher,' but even the petty tyrants of the provinces, namely, the high ones who are above them" (the poor) [WEISS].
VIII
Versículo 9
VIII. "The profit (produce) of the earth is (ordained) for (the common good of) all: even the king hims…
"The profit (produce) of the earth is (ordained) for (the common good of) all: even the king himself is served by (the fruits of) the field" (Ch2 26:10). Therefore the common Lord of all, high and low, will punish at last those who rob the "poor" of their share in it (Pro 22:22-23; Amo 8:4-7).
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Versículo 10
IX. Not only will God punish at last, but meanwhile the oppressive gainers of "silver" find no solid …
Not only will God punish at last, but meanwhile the oppressive gainers of "silver" find no solid "satisfaction" in it.
shall not be satisfied--so the oppressor "eateth his own flesh" (see on Ecc 4:1 and Ecc 4:5).
with increase--is not satisfied with the gain that he makes.
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Versículo 11
X. they . . . that eat them--the rich man's dependents (Psa 23:5).
they . . . that eat them--the rich man's dependents (Psa 23:5).
XI
Versículo 12
XI. Another argument against anxiety to gain riches. "Sleep . . . sweet" answers to "quietness" (Ecc …
Another argument against anxiety to gain riches. "Sleep . . . sweet" answers to "quietness" (Ecc 4:6); "not suffer . . . sleep," to "vexation of spirit." Fears for his wealth, and an overloaded stomach without "laboring" (compare Ecc 4:5), will not suffer the rich oppressor to sleep.
XII
Versículo 13
XII. Proofs of God's judgments even in this world (Pro 11:31). The rich oppressor's wealth provokes en…
Proofs of God's judgments even in this world (Pro 11:31). The rich oppressor's wealth provokes enemies, robbers, &c. Then, after having kept it for an expected son, he loses it beforehand by misfortune ("by evil travail"), and the son is born to be heir of poverty. Ecc 2:19, Ecc 2:23 gives another aspect of the same subject.
XIII
Versículo 16
XIII. Even supposing that he loses not his wealth before death, then at least he must go stripped of it…
Even supposing that he loses not his wealth before death, then at least he must go stripped of it all (Psa 49:17).
laboured for the wind-- (Hos 12:1; Co1 9:26).
XIV
Versículo 17
XIV. eateth--appropriately put for "liveth" in general, as connected with Ecc 5:11-12, Ecc 5:18.
eateth--appropriately put for "liveth" in general, as connected with Ecc 5:11-12, Ecc 5:18.
darkness--opposed to "light (joy) of countenance" (Ecc 8:1; Pro 16:15).
wrath--fretfulness, literally, "His sorrow is much, and his infirmity (of body) and wrath."
XV
Versículo 18
XV. Returns to the sentiment (Ecc 3:12-13, Ecc 3:22); translate: "Behold the good which I have seen, …
Returns to the sentiment (Ecc 3:12-13, Ecc 3:22); translate: "Behold the good which I have seen, and which is becoming" (in a man).
which God giveth--namely, both the good of his labor and his life.
his portion--legitimately. It is God's gift that makes it so when regarded as such. Such a one will use, not abuse, earthly things (Co1 7:31). Opposed to the anxious life of the covetous (Ecc 5:10, Ecc 5:17).
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Versículo 19
16. As Ecc 5:18 refers to the "laboring" man (Ecc 5:12), so Ecc 5:19 to the "rich" man, who gets weal…
As Ecc 5:18 refers to the "laboring" man (Ecc 5:12), so Ecc 5:19 to the "rich" man, who gets wealth not by "oppression" (Ecc 5:8), but by "God's gift." He is distinguished also from the "rich" man (Ecc 6:2) in having received by God's gift not only "wealth," but also "power to eat thereof," which that one has not.
to take his portion--limits him to the lawful use of wealth, not keeping back from God His portion while enjoying his own.
17
Versículo 20
17. He will not remember much, looking back with disappointment, as the ungodly do (Ecc 2:11), on the…
He will not remember much, looking back with disappointment, as the ungodly do (Ecc 2:11), on the days of his life.
answereth . . . in the joy--God answers his prayers in giving him "power" to enjoy his blessings. GESENIUS and Vulgate translate, "For God (so) occupies him with joy," &c., that he thinks not much of the shortness and sorrows of life. HOLDEN, "Though God gives not much (as to real enjoyment), yet he remembers (with thankfulness) the days; for (he knows) God exercises him by the joy," &c. (tries him by prosperity), so Margin, but English Version is simplest.
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Ecclesiastes — Capítulo 5
(Ecc. 5:1-20) From vanity connected with kings, he passes to vanities (Ecc 5:7) which may be fallen into in serving the King of kings, even by those who, convinced of the vanity of the creature, wish to worship the Cr…
Texto — Reina-Valera 1960
1Cuando fueres a la casa de Dios, guarda tu pie; y acércate más para oír que para ofrecer el sacrificio de los necios; porque no saben que hacen mal.
2No te des prisa con tu boca, ni tu corazón se apresure a proferir palabra delante de Dios; porque Dios está en el cielo, y tú sobre la tierra; por tanto, sean pocas tus palabras.
3Porque de la mucha ocupación viene el sueño, y de la multitud de las palabras la voz del necio.
4Cuando a Dios haces promesa, no tardes en cumplirla; porque él no se complace en los insensatos. Cumple lo que prometes.
5Mejor es que no prometas, y no que prometas y no cumplas.
6No dejes que tu boca te haga pecar, ni digas delante del ángel, que fue ignorancia. ¿Por qué harás que Dios se enoje a causa de tu voz, y que destruya la obra de tus manos?
7Donde abundan los sueños, también abundan las vanidades y las muchas palabras; mas tú, teme a Dios.
8Si opresión de pobres y perversión de derecho y de justicia vieres en la provincia, no te maravilles de ello; porque sobre el alto vigila otro más alto, y uno más alto está sobre ellos.
9Además, el provecho de la tierra es para todos; el rey mismo está sujeto a los campos.
10El que ama el dinero, no se saciará de dinero; y el que ama el mucho tener, no sacará fruto. También esto es vanidad.
11Cuando aumentan los bienes, también aumentan los que los consumen. ¿Qué bien, pues, tendrá su dueño, sino verlos con sus ojos?
12Dulce es el sueño del trabajador, coma mucho, coma poco; pero al rico no le deja dormir la abundancia.
13Hay un mal doloroso que he visto debajo del sol: las riquezas guardadas por sus dueños para su mal;
14las cuales se pierden en malas ocupaciones, y a los hijos que engendraron, nada les queda en la mano.
15Como salió del vientre de su madre, desnudo, así vuelve, yéndose tal como vino; y nada tiene de su trabajo para llevar en su mano.
16Este también es un gran mal, que como vino, así haya de volver. ¿Y de qué le aprovechó trabajar en vano?
17Además de esto, todos los días de su vida comerá en tinieblas, con mucho afán y dolor y miseria.
18He aquí, pues, el bien que yo he visto: que lo bueno es comer y beber, y gozar uno del bien de todo su trabajo con que se fatiga debajo del sol, todos los días de su vida que Dios le ha dado; porque esta es su parte.
19Asimismo, a todo hombre a quien Dios da riquezas y bienes, y le da también facultad para que coma de ellas, y tome su parte, y goce de su trabajo, esto es don de Dios.
20Porque no se acordará mucho de los días de su vida; pues Dios le llenará de alegría el corazón.
JAMIESON-FAUSSET-BROWN BIBLE COMMENTARY
Versículo 2
I. rash--opposed to the considerate reverence ("keep thy foot," Ecc 5:1). This verse illustrates Ecc…
Versículo 3
II. As much "business," engrossing the mind, gives birth to incoherent "dreams," so many words, utter…
Versículo 4
III. When thou vowest a vow unto God--Hasty words in prayer (Ecc 5:2-3) suggest the subject of hasty v…
Versículo 5
IV. (Deu 23:21, Deu 23:23).
Versículo 6
V. thy flesh--Vow not with "thy mouth" a vow (for example, fasting), which the lusts of the flesh ("…
Versículo 7
VI. (See on Ecc 5:3). God's service, which ought to be our chief good, becomes by "dreams" (foolish f…
Versículo 8
VII. As in Ecc 3:16, so here the difficulty suggests itself. If God is so exact in even punishing hast…
Versículo 9
VIII. "The profit (produce) of the earth is (ordained) for (the common good of) all: even the king hims…
Versículo 10
IX. Not only will God punish at last, but meanwhile the oppressive gainers of "silver" find no solid …
Versículo 11
X. they . . . that eat them--the rich man's dependents (Psa 23:5).
Versículo 12
XI. Another argument against anxiety to gain riches. "Sleep . . . sweet" answers to "quietness" (Ecc …
Versículo 13
XII. Proofs of God's judgments even in this world (Pro 11:31). The rich oppressor's wealth provokes en…
Versículo 16
XIII. Even supposing that he loses not his wealth before death, then at least he must go stripped of it…
Versículo 17
XIV. eateth--appropriately put for "liveth" in general, as connected with Ecc 5:11-12, Ecc 5:18.
Versículo 18
XV. Returns to the sentiment (Ecc 3:12-13, Ecc 3:22); translate: "Behold the good which I have seen, …
Versículo 19
16. As Ecc 5:18 refers to the "laboring" man (Ecc 5:12), so Ecc 5:19 to the "rich" man, who gets weal…
Versículo 20
17. He will not remember much, looking back with disappointment, as the ungodly do (Ecc 2:11), on the…