Matthew Poole and continuators on Ecclesiastes 3:10

10 I have seen the travel which God hath given to the sons of men , to be exercised in it .

I have diligently observed and considered upon this occasion.

Or, the occupation or business, mens various employments, and the differing successes of them

Either 1. Which God hath imposed upon Men as their duty: and therefore Men must labour, although it brings them no profit, as was now said. Or 2. Which God hath inflicted upon Mankind as a just punishment for their sins; to which therefore Men ought quietly to submit.

That hereby they might have constant matter of exercise for their diligence, and patience, and submission to Gods Will and Providence, and for all other Graces. Or, that they might be afflicted or humbled therewith; as the same Phrase is rendred by divers, Eccl. 1. 13.