Matthew Poole and continuators on Ecclesiastes 8:9

9 All this I have seen, and apply my heart unto every work that is done under the sun: there is a time wherein one man ruleth over another .

All these things before-mentioned.

I have been a diligent observer of all actions and events.

There are some Kings, who use their power tyrannically and wickedly, whereby they do not onely oppress their People, but hurt themselves, by bringing the vengeance of God and men upon their own heads. Which is here noted partly for the terrour of Tyrants, and partly for the caution and comfort of Subjects groaning under those heavy pressures which they are not able to remove, that they may forbear unlawful or rebellious courses and quietly commit themselves and their cause to God, who judgeth righteously, and who both can and will call the greatest Monarchs to a sad account for all their impious and unrighteous courses.