Live joyfully with the wife whom thou lovest; so he limits him to lawful delights; whereby it is evident that Solomon doth not speak this in the person of an epicure, as some understand it. Of the life of thy vanity; of this vain and frail life; which expression he industriously useth to moderate men's affections even towards lawful pleasures, and to mind them of their duty and interest in making sure of a better life, and more solid comforts. Thy portion, allowed to thee by God, and the best part of worldly enjoyments, in this life; by which addition he is again admonishing him of seeking another portion in the future life.

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