A.M. 3027. B.C. 977.
Having discoursed, in the foregoing part of this book, of the vain courses men take to make themselves happy; Solomon now proceeds to prescribe the best remedies that can be found against that vanity to which we are subject, giving many wise precepts for our direction, support, and comfort in this troublesome world; wherein it is confessed, that our happiness can be but imperfect; yet so much we may attain as may make us well satisfied and contented during our abode in it. In particular he recommends seriousness, Ecclesiastes 7:1-6. Calmness of spirit, Ecclesiastes 7:7-10. Wisdom, vv11, vv12. Suiting ourselves to every condition, Ecclesiastes 7:13; Ecclesiastes 7:14. The advice of an infidel answered, Ecclesiastes 7:15-18. The praise of Wisdom, vv19. All men are sinners, Ecclesiastes 7:20. Mind not the censures of others, Ecclesiastes 7:21; Ecclesiastes 7:22. Solomon's experience of men and women, Ecclesiastes 7:23-29.