Ecclesiastes 11:1 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Bible Comments

Cast thy bread, etc.] show kindness, even where a return is least to be expected. A blessing in some sort, although it may be long delayed, will result. There is perhaps a reference to the sowing of seed on irrigated land.

Ecclesiastes 11:1

1 Cast thy bread upona the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days.