Two things are here pronounced pleasant:-- 1. It is pleasant to have a
good prospect to see the light of the sun (Eccl. xi. 7) and by it to
see the wonderful works of God, with which this lower world is
beautified and enriched. Those that want the mercy know how to value
it; how would the light of the eyes rejoice their hearts! The
consideration of this should make us thankful for our eyesight. 2. It
is more pleasant to have a good name, a name for good things with God
and good people; this is as precious ointment, Eccl. vii. 1. It makes
the bones fat; it gives a secret pleasure, and that which is
strengthening. It is also very comfortable to hear (as some understand
it) a good report concerning others; a good man has no greater joy than
to hear that his friends walk in the truth.