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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown on Ecclesiastes 2:16

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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · 19th-century historical commentary
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remembrance--a great aim of the worldly (Gen 11:4). The righteous alone attain it (Psa 112:6; Pro 10:7). for ever--no perpetual memorial. that which now is--MAURER, "In the days to come all things shall be now long ago forgotten."
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