Matthew Poole and continuators on Ecclesiastes 2:13

13 Then I saw that wisdom excelleth folly , as far as light excelleth darkness .

Or, Yet I saw. For this is added to prevent an Objection or mistake.

Although Wisdom is not sufficient to make men truly and perfectly happy, yet it is of a far greater use and excellency than vain Pleasures, or any other follies.

i. e. Vastly and unspeakable. Light is very pleasant and comfortable, and withal of great necessity, and singular use to discover the differences of persons and things, to prevent mistakes and dangers, and to direct all a mans paths in the right way, whereas Darkness is in itself doleful, and leads men into innumerable Confusions, and Errours, and Miseries.

Marginal references: Heb. that there is an excellency in wisdom more than in folly, &c.