KJV ORIGINAL
All his days also he eateth in darkness, and he hath much sorrow and wrath with his sickness.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
All his days he eats in darkness, and he has much sorrow and anger along with his sickness.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is describing someone who lives their entire life in misery, consumed by sadness and anger even while suffering from illness.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of Solomon's observations about the futility of hoarding wealth and the tragic fate of those who live only for material gain. In ancient times, 'eating in darkness' suggested both literal poverty (unable to afford light) and metaphorical spiritual darkness. The context describes someone who has lost everything they worked for and now lives in bitterness and regret.
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