Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
For who knoweth, etc.—The ungodly know not what is really "good" during life, nor "what shall be after them," that is, what will be the event of their undertakings (Ecclesiastes 3:22; Ecclesiastes 8:7). The godly might be tempted to "contend with God" (Ecclesiastes 6:10) as to His dispensations; but they cannot fully know the wise purposes served by them now and hereafter. Their sufferings from the oppressors are more really good for them than cloudless prosperity; sinners are being allowed to fill up their measure of guilt. Retribution in part vindicates God's ways even now. The judgment shall make all clear. In Ecc. 7:1-29, he states what is good, in answer to this verse.
Other Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown entries containing Ecclesiastes 6:12:
Ecclesiastes 2:3-11
Ecclesiastes 6:1
Ecclesiastes 6:10
Ecclesiastes 7:1
Ecclesiastes 8:7
Ecclesiastes 8:13
Ecclesiastes 10:14
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