Ecclesiastes 10:20. Listen to the Bible. Ecclesiastes 10 - Dead flies putrefy* the perfumer's ointment, And cause it to give off a foul odor; [So does] a little folly to one respected for wisdom [and] honor. 10 If the iron be blunt, and he do not whet the edge, then must he put to more strength: but wisdom is profitable to direct. 17 Blessed art thou, O land, when thy king is the son of nobles, and thy princes eat in due season, for strength, and not for drunkenness! The Book of Ecclesiastes was likely written towards the end of his reign, approximately 935 B.C. Ecclesiastes 10:10 Context. The book contains philosophical speeches by a character called '(the) Qoheleth' (="the Teacher"), composed probably between 5th to 2nd century BCE. 16 Woe to thee, O land, when thy … But by rash, unprincipled, or slanderous talk, he brings open or secret vengeance upon himself. God sees what men do, and hears what they say in secret; and, when he pleases, brings it to light by strange and unsuspected ways. 10 If the iron be blunt, and he do not whet the edge, then must he put to more strength: but wisdom is profitable to direct. 1 Dead a flies cause the ointment of the apothecary to send forth a stinking savour: so doth a little folly him that is in reputation for wisdom and honour. Your curses cannot affect Him; but his curse, coming down upon you, will sink you to the lowest hell.Commentary by Matthew Henry, 1710. ECCLES 10:2 A wise man's heart is at his right hand; but a fool's heart at his left. Ecclesiastes 10 Dead flies cause the ointment of the apothecary to send forth a stinking savour: so doth a little folly him that is in reputation for wisdom and honour. Ecc 10:20 - Curse not the king, no not in thy thought; and curse not the rich in thy bedchamber: for a bird of the air shall carry the voice, and that which hath wings shall tell the matter. 1996-2021. 2 A wise man's heart is at his right hand; but a fool's heart at his left. This may also be the first recorded instance of the government's bugging a home! 3 Jan 2021. Slothfulness is of ill consequence both to private and public affairs. 20 Curse not the king, no not in thy thought; and curse not the rich in thy bedchamber: for a bird of the air shall carry the voice, and that which hath wings shall tell the matter. Ecclesiastes 10-12 King James Version (KJV) 10 Dead flies cause the ointment of the apothecary to send forth a stinking savour: so doth a little folly him that is in reputation for wisdom and honour. Ecclesiastes 10 - KJV > Read this Bible chapter online, click here to read. KJV: Woe to thee, O land, when thy king is a child, and thy princes eat in the morning! 13 The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness: and the end of his talk is mischievous madness. The key to understanding the statement “the dead know nothing” is found in the theme of the book of Ecclesiastes. Cite This Page: Blue Letter Bible. KJV Ecclesiastes, 10 Dead flies cause the ointment of the apothecary to send forth a stinking savour: so doth a little folly him that is in reputation for wisdom and honour. But sinful folly makes men miss that only way to happiness.16-20 The happiness of a land depends on the character of its rulers. Ecc 10:2. Ecclesiastes 10:12 Context. 10 1 Dead flies putrefy the perfumer's ointment, And cause it to give off a foul odor; So does a little folly to one respected for wisdom and honor. Ecclesiastes 10. 14 A fool also is full of words: a man cannot tell what shall be; and what shall be after him, who can tell him? Ecclesiastes 2:13 And I saw that wisdom exceeds folly, just as light exceeds darkness: Ecclesiastes 10:9 The one who quarries stones may be injured by them, and he who splits logs endangers himself. 18 By much slothfulness the building decayeth; and through idleness of the hands the house droppeth through. 5 There is an evil which I have seen under the sun, as an error which proceedeth from the ruler: 6 Folly is set in great dignity, and the rich sit in low place. Ecclesiastes 2:13 And I saw that wisdom exceeds folly, just as light exceeds darkness: Ecclesiastes 10:9 The one who quarries stones may be injured by them, and he who splits logs endangers himself. Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher, vanity of vanities; all is vanity. Ecclesiastes 10 :: New King James Version (NKJV) Strong's. Ecclesiastes 10:6 Folly is set in great dignity, and the rich sit in low place. 1 The words of the Preacher, the son of David, king in Jerusalem. Ecclesiastes 10:4 If the spirit of the ruler rise up against thee, leave not thy place; for yielding pacifieth great offences. 2 A wise man's heart is at his right hand; but a fool's heart at his left. Red Letter. Money, of itself, will neither feed nor clothe, though it answers the occasions of this present life, as what is to be had, may generally be had for money. 20 Curse not the king, no not in thy thought; and curse not the rich in thy bedchamber: for a bird of the air shall carry the voice, and that which hath wings shall tell the matter. 2 A wise man's heart is at his right hand; but a fool's heart at his left. 2 A wise man's heart is at his right hand; but a fool's heart at his left. 8 He that diggeth a pit shall fall into it; and whoso breaketh an hedge, a serpent shall bite him. To preserve a character for wisdom. Posted by Jed Mask at 1:36 PM. 2 The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool to the left. 2 A wise man’s heart is at his right hand; but a fool’s heart at his left. 2 A wise man's heart is at his right hand; but a fool's heart at his left. Tools. (1-3) Respecting subjects and rulers. 10. DRB: Woe to thee, O land, when thy king is a child, and when the princes eat in the morning. 10 Dead flies cause the ointment of the apothecary to send forth a stinking savour: so doth a little folly him that is in reputation for wisdom and honour. 16 Woe to thee, O land, when thy king is a child, and thy princes eat in the morning! # Dead…: Heb. 1 Dead flies cause the ointment of the apothecary to send forth a stinking savour: so doth a little folly him that is in reputation for wisdom and honour. Compare The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself. 10 1 Dead flies cause the ointment of the apothecary to send forth a stinking savour: so doth a little folly him that is in reputation for wisdom and honour. We let our requests for what we think we need from God be made known to Him with ease. Ecclesiastes 10:11 If the snake bites before it is charmed, there is no profit for the charmer. 4 If the spirit of the ruler rise up against thee, leave not thy place; for yielding pacifieth great offences. The narrative of “the Preacher” (KJV), or “the Teacher” (NIV) reveals the depression that inevitably results … Ecclesiastes 10:15 KJV. Read verse in King James Version Sinner! A key phrase is “under the sun” (occurs 29 times in 27 verses), which suggests “from an earthly point of view” -- The book illustrates the vanity of life when looked at solely from an earthly perspective Ecclesiastes 10:19 Context. 16 Woe to thee, O land, when thy king is a child, and thy princes eat in the morning! (1-3) Respecting subjects and rulers. Ephesians 5:15-17 KJV. ASV YLT DARBY WEB BBE STRONG. Ecclesiastes 10 New King James Version << Ecclesiastes 9 | Ecclesiastes 10 | Ecclesiastes 11 >> The Excellence of Wisdom. 2: A wise man's heart is at his right hand; but a fool's heart at his left. Ecclesiastes 10 Wisdom Better than Folly. KJV: King James Version A wise man's heart is at his right hand; but a fool's heart at his left. Ecclesiastes 10:17 "Blessed [art] thou, O land, when thy king [is] the son of nobles, and thy princes eat in due season, for strength, and not for drunkenness! " Ecclesiastes Chapter 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18. KJV (Narrated) NKJV (Narrated) NKJV (Dramatized) NLT (Dramatized) NIV (Narrated) NIV (Dramatized) NASB (Narrated) RVR60 (Español) Tools. According to the 'Preacher' of Ecclesiastes, should a person in authority rise up and be angry with us, how should we respond. Verse. 3 Yea also, when he that is a fool walketh by the way, his wisdom faileth him, and he saith to every one that he is a fool. Amos 5:19. 11 Surely the serpent will bite without enchantment; and a babbler is no better. Geneva Study Bible. 1 Dead flies cause the ointment of the apothecary to send forth a stinking savour: so doth a little folly him that is in reputation for wisdom and honour. 2 A wise man' heart is at his right hand; but a fool' heart at his left. 10:8 : He that diggeth a pit shall fall into it; and whoso breaketh an hedge, a serpent shall bite him. 3 Even when the fool walks on the road, he lacks sense, and he i says to everyone that he is a fool. To preserve a character for wisdom. 1 Dead flies cause the ointment of the apothecary to send forth a stinking savour: so doth a little folly him that is in reputation for wisdom and honour. 2 A wise man's heart is at his right hand; but a fool's heart at his left. 13 The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness: and the end of his talk is mischievous madness. Ecclesiastes 10:12 - ESV. Extra Small Small Medium Large Additional Settings . Breaketh an hedge - Rather: “breaks through a wall.” Serpent - The habit of snakes is to nestle in a chink of a wall, or among stones (compare Amos 5:19). What profit hath a man of all his labour which he taketh under the sun? 10:10 : If the iron be blunt, and he do not whet the edge, then must he put to more strength: but wisdom is profitable to direct. Ecclesiastes 10 King James Version << Ecclesiastes 9 | Ecclesiastes 10 | Ecclesiastes 11 >> The Excellence of Wisdom. 7 I have seen servants upon horses, and princes walking as servants upon the earth. Second, Ecclesiastes 9:5 cannot contradict Ecclesiastes 4:2. A wise man has great advantage over a fool, who is always at a loss when he has anything to do. As if a man did flee from a lion, and a bear met him; or went into the house, and leaned his hand on the wall, and a serpent bit him. Paragraph. 3 Yea also, when he that is a fool walketh by the way, his wisdom faileth him, and he saith to every one that he is a fool. Ecclesiastes 10 Chapter 10. Ecclesiastes 10 is the tenth chapter of the Book of Ecclesiastes in the Hebrew Bible or the Old Testament of the Christian Bible. King James Version (KJV) NIV KJV ESV NKJV. Ecclesiastes 10:16 Woe to you, O land, when your king is a child, and your princes eat in the morning! 15 The labour of the foolish wearieth every one of them, because he knoweth not how to go to the city. King James Version (KJV), Sign up for these short lessons that answer basic questions about the Bible, KJV, Holy Bible, Larger Print, Paperback, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, King James Version, KJV, Vest Pocket New Testament & Psalms, Leathersoft, Black, Red Letter Version: Holy Bible, King James Version, KJV, Reference Bible, Center-Column Giant Print, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, King James Version, KJV Study Bible, Red Letter Edition: Second Edition, KJV, Open Bible, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print: Complete Reference System, KJV, The King James Study Bible, Red Letter, Full-Color Edition: Holy Bible, King James Version. Ecclesiastes 10:17 Context. 3 What profit hath a man of all his labour which he taketh under the sun? KJV (Narrated) NKJV (Narrated) NKJV (Dramatized) NLT (Dramatized) NIV (Narrated) NIV (Dramatized) NASB (Narrated) RVR60 (Español) Wisdom and Folly. Ecclesiastes 10:3 “Yea also, when he that is a fool walketh by the way, his wisdom faileth him , and he saith to every one that he is a fool.” King James Version (KJV) 3 Yea also, when he that is a fool walketh by the way, his wisdom faileth him, and he saith to every one that he is a fool. 10:9 : Whoso removeth stones shall be hurt therewith; and he that cleaveth wood shall be endangered thereby. 2 A wise man's heart is at his right hand; but a fool's heart at his left. He seeth in secret. 12 The words of a wise man's mouth [are] gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself. 10 Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do [it] with thy might; for [there is] no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest. 4 One generation passeth away, and another generation cometh: but the earth abideth for ever. 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