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20. He will not remember much, looking back with disappointment, as
the ungodly do
(Ec 2:11),
on the days of his life.
answereth . . . in the joy--God answers his prayers in giving him
"power" to enjoy his blessings. GESENIUS
and Vulgate translate,
"For God (so) occupies him with joy," &c., that he thinks not much of
the shortness and sorrows of life. HOLDEN,
"Though God gives not much
(as to real enjoyment), yet he remembers (with thankfulness) the days;
for (he knows) God exercises him by the joy," &c.
(tries him by prosperity), so Margin, but English Version
is simplest.
JFB.
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