


Ecclesiastes 8:15
Bible Versions
Then I commended mirth, because a man hath no better thing under the sun, than to eat, and to drink, and to be merry: for that shall abide with him of his labour the days of his life, which God giveth him under the sun.
Then I commended {H7623} mirth {H8057}, because a man {H120} hath no better thing {H2896} under the sun {H8121}, than to eat {H398}, and to drink {H8354}, and to be merry {H8055}: for that shall abide {H3867} with him of his labour {H5999} the days {H3117} of his life {H2416}, which God {H430} giveth {H5414} him under the sun {H8121}.
So I recommend enjoyment - a person can do nothing better under the sun than eat, drink and enjoy himself; this is what should accompany him as he does his work for as long as God gives him to live under the sun.
So I commended the enjoyment of life, because there is nothing better for a man under the sun than to eat and drink and be merry. For this joy will accompany him in his labor during the days of his life that God gives him under the sun.
Then I commended mirth, because a man hath no better thing under the sun, than to eat, and to drink, and to be joyful: for that shall abide with him in his labor all the days of his life which God hath given him under the sun.
Note: Commentary is generated by AI with a directive for Biblical fidelity. Always rely on the Holy Spirit for discernment. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.