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What the Fathers say

Ecclesiastes 5:19

Western Saints

Bonaventure

And he approves this consideration, as though it pleases God; whence he also adds: "And to every man to whom God has given substance and riches:" for these things are from God; whence Ecclesiasticus 11: "Good things and evil, life and death, poverty and honor are from God." "And has given him power to eat thereof," delighting outwardly; "and to enjoy his portion," resting in these things; "and to rejoice in his toil," joyfully expending what has been acquired. …

Commentary on Ecclesiastes, Chapter 5 ↗