10. sorrow--that is, the lusts that end in "sorrow," opposed to
"rejoice," and "heart cheer thee"
(Ec 11:9),
Margin, "anger," that is, all "ways of thine heart"; "remove,"
&c., is thus opposed to "walk in," &c.
(Ec 11:9).
flesh--the bodily organ by which the sensual thoughts of the
"heart" are embodied in acts.
childhood--rather, "boyhood"; the same Hebrew word as the first,
"youth" in
Ec 11:9.
A motive for self-restraint; the time is coming when the vigor of youth
on which thou reliest, will seem vain, except in so far as it has been
given to God
(Ec 12:1).
youth--literally, the dawn of thy days.
JFB.
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