Ecclesiastes 5:17

All his days also he eateth in darkness, and he hath much sorrow and wrath with his sickness.

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Other Translations for Ecclesiastes 5:17

BSB

Moreover, all his days he eats in darkness, with much sorrow, sickness, and anger.

AKJV

All his days also he eats in darkness, and he has much sorrow and wrath with his sickness.

CPDV

All the days of his life he consumes: in darkness, and with many worries, and in distress as well as sadness.

ERV

All his days also he eateth in darkness, and he is sore vexed and hath sickness and wrath.

NHEB

All his days are in darkness and mourning, he is frustrated, and has sickness and wrath.

SMT

Also all his days in darkness shall he eat, and much vexation and his sickness and his anger.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Ecclesiastes 5:17

AllhisdaysH3117Noun MasculinealsoheeatethH398VerbindarknessH2822Noun MasculineandhehathmuchH7235Verb sorrowH3707VerbandwrathH7110Noun MasculinewithhissicknessH2483Noun Masculine

Commentary for Ecclesiastes 5:17

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Ecclesiastes 5:17

Summary

Life filled with misery and bitterness

Event

Describing painful existence

Estimated Time Period

c. 950 BC