Matthew Poole and continuators on Ecclesiastes 9:10

10 Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do , do it with all thy might ; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom in the grave whither thou goest.

What thou hast opportunity and ability to do in the duties of thy calling, and in order to thy comfort and benefit.

With unwearied diligence, and vigour, and expedition. Whereby he again discovers that he doth not persuademen to an idle and sensual life, but onely to a sober enjoyment of his comforts in God's fear and with an industrious prosecution of his vocation.

Thou canst neither design nor act any thing there tending to thy own comfort or advantage. Therefore slip not thine onely season.

Marginal references: Heb. [illegible: 1 word]. So Gr.