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Walketh, i. e. passeth the course of his life; or goeth about busily and restlessly, hither and thither, as this verb in this conjugation signifies, and as the next verb more plainly expresseth.
In a vain show, Heb. in a shadow or image, i.e. in an imaginary rather than a real life; in the pursuit of vain imaginations, in which there is nothing solid or satisfactory. Or, as some read it, like a shadow, to which man’s life is compared, Job_14:2. Man and his life, and all his happiness in this world, are rather appearances, and representations, and dreams, than truths and realities.
Disquieted; or, troubled; Heb. they make a noise, or bustling, or tumult, with unwearied industry seeking for riches, as it follows, and troubling and vexing both themselves and others in the pursuit of them, as this word implies.
In vain; to no purpose; or without any real or considerable benefit to him or his.
He heapeth up; for his own use, and for his posterity after him.
Who shall gather them; whether his children, or strangers, or enemies, shall possess and enjoy them.