The Kings of Men and Their Fading Acclaim
Thomas Miersma provides an expositional analysis of Ecclesiastes 4:13, examining Solomon's teaching on the transience of earthly power and the folly of stubborn rulers. The article connects this passage to God's sovereign providence over human kingdoms and the spiritual lessons believers should draw about wisdom, humility, and submission to divine counsel rather than worldly acclaim.
Previous article in this series: May 1, 2012, p. 343 "Better is a poor and a wise child than an old and foolish king, who will no more be admonished." Ecclesiastes 4:13 The contrast in the text is introduced by the word "better." This is an indication that Solomon is drawing another conclusion from what he has seen under the sun and drawing also from his own life and experience. He is giving expression to this "better," not as a mere human opinion, but as the testimony of God's Word. It is...
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