Darby Translation NotesEcclesiastes 5

1:1 Preacher, (e-5) Strictly, 'a former of assemblies;' see for the sense, though not the same expression, ch. 12.11.

5:3 business, (b-9) Or 'travail,' as ch. 3.10.

5:6 angel, (d-16) Or 'messenger.'

5:9 upon (e-13) Lit. 'enslaved to.' Others understand it thus. 'The profit of the land in all respects is a king addicted to agriculture.'

5:17 sickness, (a-14) Lit. 'his sickness.'

5:18 enjoy (b-18) Lit 'see,' as ch. 2.1.