传道书第4章

《圣经》传道书-第4章

传4:1 我又转念，见日光之下所行的一切欺压。看哪，受欺压的流泪，且无人安慰；欺压他们的有势力，也无人安慰他们。 (串)传5:8

†[吕]我又看、日光之下所行的一切欺压：看哪，受欺压的流泪，无人安慰！欺压他们的、手里有势力，也无人安慰！

†[思]我又转目注视在太阳下所行的一切暴行：看，受压迫者眼泪汪流，却无人安慰；压迫人者手中只有权势，却无人加以援助。

†[当代]于是，我转向观察在日光之下一切欺凌压迫的事。我看见受压迫的泪流满面，没有人安慰他们；然而，那些恃势凌人的虽然气焰冲天，却也一样没有人关怀他们。

†[新译]我又看见日光之下所发生一切欺压的事：受欺压的流泪，却无人安慰他们；欺压他们的，手里握着权柄，因此无人安慰受欺压的。

†[Wlb]我转观日下所行之虐、见受虐者流涕、慰藉无人、行虐者有权、受虐者不得慰藉、

†[Xdv]我又察看这世上一切不公平的事。被欺压的人流泪哭泣，没有人援助他们。他们得不到援助，因为欺压他们的人有权有势。

†[Kjv]So I returned, and considered all the oppressions that are done under the sun: and behold the tears of such as were oppressed, and they had no comforter; and on the side of their oppressors there was power; but they had no comforter.

†[Nkjv]Then I returned and considered all the oppression that is done under the sun: And look! The tears of the oppressed, But they have no comforter-- On the side of their oppressors there is power, But they have no comforter.

†[BBE]And again I saw all the cruel things which are done under the sun; there was the weeping of those who have evil done to them, and they had no comforter: and from the hands of the evil-doers there went out power, but they had no comforter.

†[GNT] Then I looked again at all the injustice that goes on in this world. The oppressed were crying, and no one would help them. No one would help them, because their oppressors had power on their side.

†[NIV]Again I looked and saw all the oppression that was taking place under the sun: I saw the tears of the oppressed- and they have no comforter; power was on the side of their oppressors- and they have no comforter.

本会注释　　欺压他们的有势力，也无人安慰他们。
　　我又转念。即“我重新考虑”，“我又看见”。
　　欺压。`ashuqim（“压迫”，“折磨”，“亏待”）。相关的阿拉伯语词语含义为“粗糙”，或“不公正”。所罗门在这里指的是整个历史上穷人和弱者的命运（见伯35:9；摩3:9；参撒上12:4）。
　　眼泪。被压迫者的眼泪会触动上帝的心（诗39:12；56:9；赛38:5）。相反，伪善的眼泪是得罪祂的（玛2:13）。
　　安慰。人的心在悲伤痛苦的时候，渴望得到别人的体贴和安慰。如果没有人安慰，他们的痛苦就会加深（见诗69:20；哀1:2）。
　　势力。原文指体力，如参孙的力量（士16:5,6,15），但也泛指各种能力和效率（箴24:5）。这里指所强者虐待无防御能力的弱者。

传4:2 因此，我赞叹那早已死的死人，胜过那还活着的活人。

†[吕]故此我祝贺那已死了的死人，胜过那还活着的活人；

†[思]于是我声称那已死去的人，比现今还活着的人更为有福。

†[当代]因此，我为那已死的庆幸，因为死去比活著更好；

†[新译]我赞叹那已死的人，胜过那还活着的人。

†[Wlb]故我称已死者、甚于尚生之人、

†[Xdv]我羡慕那些已经死了的人，他们比活着的人幸福多了。

†[Kjv]Wherefore I praised the dead which are already dead more than the living which are yet alive.

†[Nkjv]Therefore I praised the dead who were already dead, More than the living who are still alive.

†[BBE]So my praise was for the dead who have gone to their death, more than for the living who still have life.

†[GNT] I envy those who are dead and gone; they are better off than those who are still alive.

†[NIV]And I declared that the dead, who had already died, are happier than the living, who are still alive.

本会注释　　我赞叹。或“我祝贺”。
　　胜过那还活着的。参伯3:13和基督谈到犹大时的话（太26:24）。在某些恶劣的环境下，从某种角度来看，死亡比活下去可能更好一些。所罗门在这里是出于这样的立场。它代表一种心情，是因几千年的罪恶的历史而造成的。现在人们比以前更觉人生的空虚。

传4:3 并且我以为那未曾生的，就是未见过日光之下恶事的，比这两等人更强。 (串)伯3:16|传6:3

†[吕]我并且以为、那未曾生的、就是那未曾经验过日光之下所发生的坏事的、比这两种人还好。

†[思]那还没有出世的人，比这两等人更为有福，因为他还没有见到太阳下所行的恶事。

†[当代]不过，比他们更好的是那些不曾在世上存在的，因为他们从没有见过日光之下的恶行！

†[新译]那还没生下来的，就是还没看过日光之下所行的恶事的，比这两种人更有福。

†[Wlb]且以未生之人、未睹日下所作之恶者、较斯二者为尤愈也、

†[Xdv]但是，那未出生、未看见过这世上所发生不公平的事的，比上述两种人都幸运。

†[Kjv]Yea, better is he than both they, which hath not yet been, who hath not seen the evil work that is done under the sun.

†[Nkjv]Yet, better than both is he who has never existed, Who has not seen the evil work that is done under the sun.

†[BBE]Yes, happier than the dead or the living seemed he who has not ever been, who has not seen the evil which is done under the sun.

†[GNT] But better off than either are those who have never been born, who have never seen the injustice that goes on in this world.

†[NIV]But better than both is he who has not yet been, who has not seen the evil that is done under the sun.

本会注释　　这是悲观主义的看法，是出于魔鬼的，必须以信赖上帝，坚定地依靠主耶稣来应付（太11:28）。参保罗坚定信念（罗5:1）。

传4:4 我又见人为一切的劳碌和各样灵巧的工作就被邻舍嫉妒。这也是虚空，也是捕风。

†[吕]我又看一切劳碌和各样工作上的技巧都是人对邻舍羡慕之表现：这也是虚空，也是捕风。

†[思]我也看出各种劳苦和一切工作的技巧，都是出于人彼此间的竞争：这也是空虚，也是追风。

†[当代]人极尽所能、费尽心思地工作，原是出于与人竞争的心。这也是虚空，有如捕风一样。

†[新译]我看见各样的劳碌和各样精巧的工作，都是出于人与人彼此的竞争。这也是虚空，也是捕风。

†[Wlb]我见人因劳力、及诸巧工、为邻所嫉、斯亦虚空、乃为捕风、

†[Xdv]我又发现：人劳碌工作，追求功名，是因为羡慕邻人。这也是空虚，也是捕风。

†[Kjv]Again, I considered all travail, and every right work, that for this a man is envied of his neighbour. This is also vanity and vexation of spirit.

†[Nkjv]Again, I saw that for all toil and every skillful work a man is envied by his neighbor. This also is vanity and grasping for the wind.

†[BBE]And I saw that the cause of all the work and of everything which is done well was man's envy of his neighbour. This again is to no purpose and a desire for wind.

†[GNT] I have also learned why people work so hard to succeed: it is because they envy the things their neighbors have. But it is useless. It is like chasing the wind.

†[NIV]And I saw that all labor and all achievement spring from man's envy of his neighbor. This too is meaningless, a chasing after the wind.

本会注释　　劳碌。即“麻烦”，“辛劳”。
　　各样灵巧的工作。还可以指“成功的工作”或“有益的工作”。
　　嫉妒。竞争越剧烈，嫉妒就越严重。这个原理既适用于个人关系，也适用于劳动条件，商业竞争和国际问题。
　　捕风。寓指世间的成功无法带来幸福的保证。

传4:5 愚昧人抱着手，吃自己的肉。 (串)箴6:10;24:33

†[吕]愚顽人抱着手，吃自己的肉。

†[思]愚人交臂叉手，是自食己肉。

†[当代]那抱著双手不做工的，到头来只得吃自己的肉。

†[新译]愚昧人抱着手，吃自己的肉。

†[Wlb]愚者敛手、而食厥肉、

†[Xdv]有人说：“愚蠢人游手好闲，让自己饿死。”

†[Kjv]The fool foldeth his hands together, and eateth his own flesh.

†[Nkjv]The fool folds his hands And consumes his own flesh.

†[BBE]The foolish man, folding his hands, takes the flesh of his body for food.

†[GNT] They say that we would be fools to fold our hands and let ourselves starve to death.

†[NIV]The fool folds his hands and ruins himself.

本会注释　　抱着手。即“抱着双手”。原文指懒惰（见箴6:10；24:33）。
　　吃自己的肉。犹太解经家认为这指一个精神麻木的人坐下吃饭，只顾今生的宴乐。他们引用出16:8和赛22:13来支持这种解释。也许更合理的解释是懒惰的愚昧人将极其贫困，累及家人。

传4:6 满了一把，得享安静，强如满了两把，劳碌捕风。 (串)箴15:16,17

†[吕]满了一把、安安静静地享受，胜过满了两捧，而劳碌，而捕风。

†[思]捧一把安逸，胜过两把劳苦和追风。

†[当代]人辛勤工作，却徒劳无功，倒不如安然憩息。

†[新译]一掌盛满安宁，胜过两手抓满劳碌捕风。

†[Wlb]得一握而安恬、愈于得两握、而劳力捕风焉、

†[Xdv]不过，拿一小把而心安理得，远胜过双手捧满却劳碌，捕风。

†[Kjv]Better is an handful with quietness, than both the hands full with travail and vexation of spirit.

†[Nkjv]Better a handful with quietness Than both hands full, together with toil and grasping for the wind.

†[BBE]One hand full of rest is better than two hands full of trouble and desire for wind.

†[GNT] Maybe so, but it is better to have only a little, with peace of mind, than be busy all the time with both hands, trying to catch the wind.

†[NIV]Better one handful with tranquillity than two handfuls with toil and chasing after the wind.

本会注释　　满了一把，得享安静。直译是“手中满了安静”。原文暗示杯状的手。“安静”无疑指内心的平安。该词在传6:5里是“安息”，意为幸福；在传9:17中亦为“安静”，意为温柔（见赛30:15）。
　　满了两把，劳碌。积极活动，匆忙奔走，每天做大量的工作，为了得到最大的收获。但充实幸福的人生并不取决于今生物质的丰富。

传4:7 我又转念，见日光之下有一件虚空的事：

†[吕]我又看日光之下有一件虚空的事：

†[思]我又转睛，看见在太阳下有件空虚的事：

†[当代]我再寻索，发现在日光之下还有其他虚空的事：

†[新译]我又看到日光之下有一件虚空的事。

†[Wlb]我转观日下之虚空、

†[Xdv]我又看见太阳底下一些空虚的事：

†[Kjv]Then I returned, and I saw vanity under the sun.

†[Nkjv]Then I returned, and I saw vanity under the sun:

†[BBE]Then I came back, and I saw an example of what is to no purpose under the sun.

†[GNT] I have noticed something else in life that is useless.

†[NIV]Again I saw something meaningless under the sun:

本会注释　　所罗门讲到另一种生活现象——贪婪。

传4:8 有人孤单无二，无子无兄，竟劳碌不息，眼目也不以钱财为足。他说：“我劳劳碌碌，刻苦自己，不享福乐，到底是为谁呢？”这也是虚空，是极重的劳苦。 (串)箴27:20约壹2:16|诗39:6

†[吕]有人孤单无二：没有儿子也没有弟兄，他的一切劳碌永无了结，他的眼目也从未以财富为足，以玫他从未自问：我劳劳碌碌、薄于自奉，而不享乐，到底为的是谁？这也是虚空，是极吃力的劳苦。

†[思]有个孤独无伴的人，既没有儿子，又没有兄弟，却时常劳苦不息，他的眼总是贪得无厌，从来不问：“我辛辛苦苦，节制享乐，究竟是为谁？”这也是空虚和大不幸。

†[当代]有一个独身汉，没有儿子，也没有兄弟，却终身劳碌，虽然家道丰裕，却仍不得满足。他也从不反躬自问：“我究竟是在为哪一个劳碌，以致让工作剥夺了我的一切享受呢？”这是虚空，也是愁烦的重担。

†[新译]有人孤单无依，没有儿子，没有兄弟，仍劳碌不休，眼目也不以自己的财富为足。他问：“我劳劳碌碌，刻薄自己不去享受，是为谁呢？”这也是虚空，是劳苦的担子。

†[Wlb]有人孤独无侣、无子嗣、无昆弟、而劳力不息、货财不餍于目、自谓为谁劳力、不享福祉、斯亦虚空、乃苦任也、

†[Xdv]有人孑然一身，没有儿子，也没有兄弟，却整天劳碌，从来不满足于自己所拥有的财富。他辛辛苦苦，不敢享受，到底是为谁呢？这也是空虚，也是不幸。

†[Kjv]There is one alone, and there is not a second; yea, he hath neither child nor brother: yet is there no end of all his labour; neither is his eye satisfied with riches; neither saith he, For whom do I labour, and bereave my soul of good? This is also vanit

†[Nkjv]There is one alone, without companion: He has neither son nor brother. Yet there is no end to all his labors, Nor is his eye satisfied with riches. But he never asks, "For whom do I toil and deprive myself of good?" This also is vanity and a grave misfort

†[BBE]It is one who is by himself, without a second, and without son or brother; but there is no end to all his work, and he has never enough of wealth. For whom, then, am I working and keeping myself from pleasure? This again is to no purpose, and a bitter wor

†[GNT] Here is someone who lives alone. He has no son, no brother, yet he is always working, never satisfied with the wealth he has. For whom is he working so hard and denying himself any pleasure? This is useless, too - and a miserable way to live.

†[NIV]There was a man all alone; he had neither son nor brother. There was no end to his toil, yet his eyes were not content with his wealth. "For whom am I toiling," he asked, "and why am I depriving myself of enjoyment?" This too is meaningless- a miserable b

本会注释　　孤单无二。孤单一人，没有朋友或亲人，也没有继承人继续他的工作。
　　无子，无兄。这是令人感伤的孤独场面，使人失去了工作的动力。供养亲人是一项高尚而又令人满意的工作。为所爱的人担负责任是发展品格的有效途径。没有这样的动机，人就会以自我为中心，心中善行的泉水会干涸。
　　息。即“停止”，源于动词“切断”。这个孤独者不对他人负责，继续辛劳，热心攒财，而这种热心本应用在更高尚的目标上的。
　　以钱财为足。他财富积攒得越多，欲望就越强烈。他贪财之心永不满足（箴27:20）。几乎不会有人以钱财为足。
　　刻苦自己。（nephesh，参@诗16:10@注释）。这个贪婪的人从来不问为什么自己不停地工作。他因欲望而盲目，专心积攒财富，永远得不到满足。基督徒的美德乃是勤劳而上帝手下完全的满足（罗12:11；弗4:28；提前6:8；来13:5）。基督徒不应该懒惰（箴12:24；传10:18）。
　　极重的劳苦。或“一件坏事”，“一项倒霉的任务”。

传4:9 两个人总比一个人好，因为二人劳碌同得美好的果效。

†[吕]两个人总比一个人好，因为二人劳碌，同得美好的果效。

†[思]两人胜过一人，因为两人工作，酬报优厚：

†[当代]两个人合作总比一个人独干为好；因为两个人合力得来的成果，总比一个人为大。

†[新译]二人胜过一人，因为他们一起的劳碌有美好的酬报。

†[Wlb]两人胜于一人、盖同劳必获嘉赉、

†[Xdv]两个人总比一个人好，因为两个人合作效果更好。

†[Kjv]Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour.

†[Nkjv]Two are better than one, Because they have a good reward for their labor.

†[BBE]Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their work.

†[GNT] Two are better off than one, because together they can work more effectively.

†[NIV]Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work:

本会注释　　两人同心协力往往取得不止双倍的收获。“果效”的原文常用来表示工资。可指仆人（创30:28,32,33）和士兵（结29:18,19）的酬劳，以及牲口的租金（亚8:10）。

传4:10 若是跌倒，这人可以扶起他的同伴；若是孤身跌倒，没有别人扶起他来，这人就有祸了。

†[吕]因为他们若跌倒了，这一人可以把他的同伴扶起来；若是这一人跌倒，没有别人把他扶起来，这人就有祸了。ミ

†[思]若一个跌倒了，另一个可扶起自己的同伴。哀哉孤独者！他若跌倒了，没有另一人扶起他来。

†[当代]况且，不论谁跌倒，总有同伴相扶；若只是单独一人，跌倒了，又有谁来扶助呢？

†[新译]如果一个跌倒，另一个可以把他的同伴扶起来。但一人孤身跌倒，没有别人把他扶起来，他就悲惨了。

†[Wlb]苟有倾跌、可相扶持、惟孤身而倾跌、无扶持者、祸哉其人、

†[Xdv]一个人跌倒，另一个人可以扶他起来。如果孤独一个人，跌倒了没有人扶他起来，他就倒霉了。

†[Kjv]For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow: but woe to him that is alone when he falleth; for he hath not another to help him up.

†[Nkjv]For if they fall, one will lift up his companion. But woe to him who is alone when he falls, For he has no one to help him up.

†[BBE]And if one has a fall, the other will give him a hand; but unhappy is the man who is by himself, because he has no helper.

†[GNT] If one of them falls down, the other can help him up. But if someone is alone and falls, it's just too bad, because there is no one to help him.

†[NIV]If one falls down, his friend can help him up. But pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up!

本会注释　　跌倒。原文可指摔倒，死亡，落入他人手中，或事业上的失败。最后一个意义适用于本节，指一个人面临逆境时，他的同伴来搭救他。古代的旅程因设施落后和抢劫而充满危险。在一个人可能遇险的地方，二人同行会安全些。合作很重要，孤立则很危险。参门徒的差遣（路10:1）。共同享受事业成功的喜乐乃是最大的福气（徒13:2；14:27）。

传4:11 再者，二人同睡就都暖和，一人独睡怎能暖和呢？

†[吕]再者，若有二人同睡，他们就都暖和；一人独睡，怎能暖和呢？

†[思]又如两人同眠，都感温暖；若孤独一人，怎能暖和？

†[当代]还有，两个人同睡总会温暖一些，一个人独睡又怎能如此呢？

†[新译]还有，二人同睡，就都暖和；一人独睡，怎能暖和呢？

†[Wlb]二人同寝则暖、独寝焉得温乎、

†[Xdv]两个人同睡彼此都暖和，一个人独睡怎能得温暖呢？

†[Kjv]Again, if two lie together, then they have heat: but how can one be warm alone?

†[Nkjv]Again, if two lie down together, they will keep warm; But how can one be warm alone?

†[BBE]So again, if two are sleeping together they are warm, but how may one be warm by himself?

†[GNT] If it is cold, two can sleep together and stay warm, but how can you keep warm by yourself?

†[NIV]Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm. But how can one keep warm alone?

本会注释　　第10节讲到了困难中的帮助和支持。这里则讲到舒适问题。所罗门想到白天酷热之后夜间的寒冷，以及百姓的贫寒。他们的被褥往往就是自己的外衣（见出22:26,27）。

传4:12 有人攻胜孤身一人，若有二人便能敌挡他；三股合成的绳子不容易折断。

†[吕]谁有人能攻胜孤身一人，若有二人，便能敌挡他。三股合成的绳子不容易折断。

†[思]若一人抵不住一人，两人就能抵住。──叁股绳，不易断。

†[当代]独力不能胜过的事，两人并肩就足以抗拒。三条线搓成的绳子不容易扯断。

†[新译]有人能制伏孤身一人，如果有二人就挡得住他。三股合成的绳子，不容易扯断。

†[Wlb]一人为敌所败、二人可抵御之、三合之绳、不易断也、

†[Xdv]两个人合力可抵抗一人的袭击，单独抵抗就无把握。三股合成的绳子是不容易拉断的。

†[Kjv]And if one prevail against him, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.

†[Nkjv]Though one may be overpowered by another, two can withstand him. And a threefold cord is not quickly broken.

†[BBE]And two attacked by one would be safe, and three cords twisted together are not quickly broken.

†[GNT] Two people can resist an attack that would defeat one person alone. A rope made of three cords is hard to break.

†[NIV]Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken. Advancement Is Meaningless

本会注释　　有人功胜孤身一人。这里强调帮助和保护的福气。格言“团结就是力量”表达了相同的真理。
　　三股合成的绳子。三股绳子如果分开，其中的一股就很容易拉断。但如果拧在一起，绳子就难以拉断。
　　有的注释家对这一节无限引申，认为是暗示三位一体。他们引用拉撒路和他的两个姐妹马利亚和马大的情谊，和基督选择三个门徒陪祂去客西马尼园的例子。这样的假设是应当避免的。

传4:13 贫穷而有智慧的少年人胜过年老不肯纳谏的愚昧王。

†[吕]穷乏而有智慧的少年人胜过年老而愚顽的王。这人即使是从监牢中（有古卷作：从叛徒之家）出来作王，或者在国中虽则生来穷乏，还是不晓得纳谏。

†[思]一个贫寒而明智的青年，胜过一个年老昏愚，而总不采纳忠言的君王。

†[当代]一个贫穷但聪明的小伙子，总比那又老又愚蠢、不懂接纳忠告的皇帝更好。

†[新译]贫穷但有智慧的年轻人，胜过年老不再纳谏的愚昧王。

†[Wlb]贫而有智之少者、愈于愚而拒谏之老王、

†[Xdv]一个人可能出身贫寒而成为君王，也可能从监狱出来而登王座；可是，如果年老的时候愚昧，不肯接受忠言，他就比不上一个寒微而聪明的年轻人。

†[Kjv]Better is a poor and a wise child than an old and foolish king, who will no more be admonished.

†[Nkjv]Better a poor and wise youth Than an old and foolish king who will be admonished no more.

†[BBE]A young man who is poor and wise is better than a king who is old and foolish and will not be guided by the wisdom of others.

†[GNT] Someone may rise from poverty to become king of his country, or go from prison to the throne, but if in his old age he is too foolish to take advice, he is not as well off as a young man who is poor but intelligent.

†[NIV]Better a poor but wise youth than an old but foolish king who no longer knows how to take warning.

本会注释　　少年人。译为“青年人” 可能更好。该希伯来语词曾用来指十七岁的约瑟（创37:30）。还用于其他许多章节（王上12:8,10,14；代下10:8,10,14）。
　　愚昧。即“可是愚昧”。
　　纳谏。该词词根意为“建议”、“开导”、“商议”、“警告”。这个国王在年老时非常固执，自行其是，顽固地拒绝一切建议，从而给自己，他的百姓和国家带来危害。

传4:14 这人是从监牢中出来作王，在他国中，生来原是贫穷的。

†[吕]－

†[思]这青年虽在国中出身贫寒，但由狱中出来，执政为王；

†[当代]虽然这小伙子在本国中出生贫寒，只要他一旦脱离囚笼，却也可以一跃成为皇帝。

†[新译]虽然他是从监狱出来，在自己的国中，又是出身贫寒，却起来作王。

†[Wlb]盖少者在其国生而贫乏、出狱而为王焉、

†[Xdv]－

†[Kjv]For out of prison he cometh to reign; whereas also he that is born in his kingdom becometh poor.

†[Nkjv]For he comes out of prison to be king, Although he was born poor in his kingdom.

†[BBE]Because out of a prison the young man comes to be king, though by birth he was only a poor man in the kingdom.

†[GNT] －

†[NIV]The youth may have come from prison to the kingship, or he may have been born in poverty within his kingdom.

本会注释　　从监牢中出来。可能寓指环境的拘束。年轻人可能克服了面前不利的条件。如果他聪明可教，就会取得人生的成功，甚至得到国家最高地位（见王上11:26-28）。
　　贫穷。一个不聪明的国王如果不关心自己臣民的利益，就会被罢免，遭受大苦难，甚至丧命。

传4:15 我见日光之下一切行动的活人都随从那第二位，就是起来代替老王的少年人。

†[吕]我看见日光之下一切走来走去的活人、连同那位居第二位的少年，就是那要起来代替旧王的，

†[思]我看见一切在太阳下行走的活人，都拥护青年人，新继位者，来代替老王。

†[当代]我看见在日光之下所有的人都起来拥护这年轻的新领袖，却推翻先前在位的。

†[新译]我看见所有在日光之下行走的活人，都随从那取代老王的年轻人。

†[Wlb]我见日下奔走之众、惟嗣位之少者是从、

†[Xdv]我想起世上所有的人，知道他们当中有一个年轻人要起来替代旧王的统治。

†[Kjv]I considered all the living which walk under the sun, with the second child that shall stand up in his stead.

†[Nkjv]I saw all the living who walk under the sun; They were with the second youth who stands in his place.

†[BBE]I saw all the living under the sun round the young man who was to be ruler in place of the king.

†[GNT] I thought about all the people who live in this world, and I realized that somewhere among them there is a young man who will take the king's place.

†[NIV]I saw that all who lived and walked under the sun followed the youth, the king's successor.

本会注释　　我见。一个过渡词。
　　第二位。可能指热情转向了接替被罢免者的新执政者。

传4:16 他所治理的众人就是他的百姓，多得无数；在他后来的人尚且不喜悦他。这真是虚空，也是捕风。

†[吕]所有的人民、他所治理的众人、都数不了，但在他以后的人也不喜欢他。这也是虚空，也是捕风。

†[思]拥护他为领袖的人民，多得无数；但日后，那些后来的人却不喜欢他：这也是空虚，也是追风。

†[当代]现在拥护他的人多得无法胜数；可是，日后新一代的人却不满于他。这也是虚空，有如捕风一样。

†[新译]所有的人民，就是他所统治的人民，多得无数；然而后来的人却不喜欢他。这实在也是虚空，也是捕风。

†[Wlb]其所辖之民众、不可胜数、而后人不之悦、斯亦虚空、乃为捕风、

†[Xdv]一个君王可能统治无数的人民；可是他死后，没有人记念他的功绩。这也是空虚，也是捕风。

†[Kjv]There is no end of all the people, even of all that have been before them: they also that come after shall not rejoice in him. Surely this also is vanity and vexation of spirit.

†[Nkjv]There was no end of all the people over whom he was made king; Yet those who come afterward will not rejoice in him. Surely this also is vanity and grasping for the wind.

†[BBE]There was no end of all the people, of all those whose head he was, but they who come later will have no delight in him. This again is to no purpose and desire for wind.

†[GNT] There may be no limit to the number of people a king rules; when he is gone, no one will be grateful for what he has done. It is useless. It is like chasing the wind.

†[NIV]There was no end to all the people who were before them. But those who came later were not pleased with the successor. This too is meaningless, a chasing after the wind.

本会注释　　就是他的百姓。有文本为“在他们前面”，原文意为“他所领导的”（撒上18：16；代下1：10）。
　　多得无数。继续描述15节所述众人的热情。前半句“他所治理的众人”有助于该词的理解。
　　不喜悦他。今日的公众的喝彩可能在明天变为公众的谴责。约瑟在埃及的经历就说明世俗之见的无常（出1：8）。

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