Matthew Poole and continuators on Ecclesiastes 8:11

11 Because sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily, therefore the heart of the sons of men is fully set in them to do evil.

Or, the Decree, &c. God's determ in[illegible: 1+ letters]te counsel or sentence for the punishment of Tyrants and all evil-doers.

Because God's forbearance makes them presumptuous and secure, and confident of impunity.

Heb. is filled, is carried on with full sail, as the Seventy understand it, like a Ship with a strong and violent wind: or, is bold or presumptuous, as the same Phrase is understood, Esth. 7. 5. Act. 5. 3.

Marginal references: [illegible: 1 word]. 50. 21. [illegible: 1 word]. 26. 10.