Ecclesiastes 8:16 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Bible Comments

To see — To observe mens various designs and employments, and their unwearied labours about worldly things. For there is — Having now mentioned the business which is done, or which man doth, upon earth, he further adds, as an evidence of man's eagerness in pursuing his business, for even by day and by night he (the busy man) seeth not sleep with his eyes. He grudges himself necessary refreshments, and disquiets himself with endless cares and labours.

Ecclesiastes 8:16

16 When I applied mine heart to know wisdom, and to see the business that is done upon the earth: (for also there is that neither day nor night seeth sleep with his eyes:)