Eccl 8:15

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Then I.

Some consider this as the cavil of an infidel objector, equivalent to the Epicurean maxim, {Ede, bibe, lude; post mortem nulla voluptas,} "Eat, drink, and play; there is no pleasure after death."

But it may be regarded as a recommendation of a moderate use of worldly things, with a cheerful and contented mind; which may justly be considered as the greatest advantage which can be made of all below the sun: and amidst all changes, such a frame of mind, if the result of right principles, may and ought to be preserved; and it will be the recompence and solace of all our labours and toils.

Eccl 2:24; Eccl 3:12; Eccl 3:13; Eccl 3:22; Eccl 5:18; Eccl 9:7-9; 1Tim 4:3; 1Tim 4:4; 1Tim 6:17