For it [is] not a vain thing for you; because it [is] your life: and through this thing ye shall prolong [your] days in the land, whither ye go over Jordan to possess it.
Ver. 47. For it is not a vain thing.] God's favour is no empty favour, it is not like the winter sun, that casts a goodly countenance when it shines, but gives little comfort and heat.
For it is not a vain thing for you.] You shall not lose your labour; it is sure you have lost many a worse in pursuing after lying vanities, toilsome toys.