Why does it say "Mesachekes b'Sevel Artzo"?
Rashi: All generations of Resha'im from Adam until Noach and from Noach until Avraham, Hashem jested with them 1 .
Malbim: After the land was prepared to be proper for settlement, the creations of the water and land were created. Sechak is a metaphor for new actions via Chachmah in six days of creation.
He let them enjoy longevity in this world, and most did not get the world to come. (PF)
What is "Sha'ashu'ai [Es Bnei Adam]"?
Rashi: I looked until Dor ha'Midbar will come, and they accepted me (the Torah).
Ma'alos ha'Torah: Learning Torah when one is alone is primary. One should learn the same amidst others as when he is alone.
Malbim: After the creation was finished, Chachmah returned to be Sha'ashu'im (a delight), like before. However, it is not raised only in Hashem's lap; it was given to people. They will delight in it, engage in Chachmah and conduct according to it. This is Hashem's delight, that people go in His ways and speak in His Torah and delight in it.
