13 That each of them may eat and drink, and find satisfaction in all their toil-this is the gift of God.
13 And also that every man should eat and drink, and enjoy the good of all his labour, it is the gift of God.
13 also that everyone should eat and drink and take pleasure in all his toil--this is God's gift to man.
13 That's it - eat, drink, and make the most of your job. It's God's gift.
13 and also that every man should eat and drink and enjoy the good of all his labor--it is the gift of God.
13 And people should eat and drink and enjoy the fruits of their labor, for these are gifts from God.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Ecclesiastes 3:13
Commentary on Ecclesiastes 3:11-15
(Read Ecclesiastes 3:11-15)
Every thing is as God made it; not as it appears to us. We have the world so much in our hearts, are so taken up with thoughts and cares of worldly things, that we have neither time nor spirit to see God's hand in them. The world has not only gained possession of the heart, but has formed thoughts against the beauty of God's works. We mistake if we think we were born for ourselves; no, it is our business to do good in this life, which is short and uncertain; we have but little time to be doing good, therefore we should redeem time. Satisfaction with Divine Providence, is having faith that all things work together for good to them that love him. God doeth all, that men should fear before him. The world, as it has been, is, and will be. There has no change befallen us, nor has any temptation by it taken us, but such as is common to men.