Ecclesiastes 10:13. Verse Comparison: Ecclesiastes 10:19. 5 There is an evil which I have seen under the sun, like an error which proceeds from the ruler: 6 Folly is set in great dignity and in high places, and the rich sit in low places. Ecclesiastes 10 Wisdom Better than Folly. The officials make a feast for enjoyment [instead of repairing what is broken], and serve wine to make life merry, and money is the answer to everything. Bible > AMP > Ecclesiastes 5 ... 10 He who loves money will not be satisfied with money, nor he who loves abundance with its gain. Ecclesiastes 10 Amplified Bible, Classic Edition (AMPC) 10 Dead flies cause the ointment of the perfumer to putrefy [and] send forth a vile odor; so does a little folly [in him who is valued for wisdom] outweigh wisdom and honor. 10. (4-10) Of foolish talk. Other Forerunner Commentary entries containing Ecclesiastes 10:8: Ezekiel 22:25-30 Ecclesiastes 10:7 : Ecclesiastes 10:9 >> The Berean: Daily Verse and Comment 2“Vanity of vanities,” says the Preacher. If the ax is dull and the man does not whet the edge, he must put forth more strength; but wisdom helps him to succeed. Amplified© Bible; Ecclesiastes 7 Ecclesiastes 7. 13 The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness, and the end of his talk is wicked madness. A Little Foolishness. 17 Blessed [prosperous and admired] are you, O land, when your king is a man of noble birth, and your princes and officials feast at the proper time—for strength and not for drunkenness. A Little Foolishness. All rights reserved. 9 Whoever removes [landmark] stones or hews out [new ones with similar intent] will be hurt with them, and he who fells trees will be endangered by them. No man knows whether it will be love or hatred; anything awaits him. 1 There is a season (a time appointed) for everything and a time for every delight and event or purpose under heaven—. 7 Then I looked again at vanity under the sun [in one of its peculiar forms]. Starting your free trial of Bible Gateway Plus is easy. 8 The end of a matter is better than its beginning; Patience of spirit is better than haughtiness of spirit (pride). 9 Do not be eager in your heart to be angry, For anger dwells in the heart of fools. (A) 3 Even when a fool walks along the road, his [common] sense and good judgment fail him and he demonstrates to everyone that he is a fool. 2 A wise man’s heart turns him toward the right [which is the way of blessing], but a fool’s heart turns him toward the left [which is the way of condemnation]. To subscribe at our regular subscription rate, click the button below. 15 The labor of a fool so wearies him [because he is ignorant] that he does not even know how to go to a city. The Futility Of All Endeavors. 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. (B) 9 He who quarries stones may be hurt with them, and he who splits logs may be endangered by them. “Vanity of vanities! Ecclesiastes 9-10 Amplified Bible (AMP) Men Are in the Hand of God. 16 Woe to you, O land, when your king is a child and when your [incompetent] officials and princes feast in the morning. Ecclesiastes 11 Chapter 10 This chapter seems to be like Solomon’s proverbs, a collection of wise sayings and observations, rather than a part of his sermon; but the preacher studied to be sententious, and "set in order many proverbs,’’ to be brought in in his preaching. 5 There is an evil I have seen under the sun, like an error which proceeds from the ruler— 6 folly is set in many exalted places and in great dignity while the rich sit in humble places. (16-20) Verses 1-3 Those especially who make a profession of religion, should keep from all appearances of evil. Ecclesiastes 10:18 : Ecclesiastes 10:20 >> American Standard Version A feast is made for laughter, and wine maketh glad the life; and money answereth all things. 1 As dead flies give perfume a bad smell, so a little folly outweighs wisdom and honor. 19 [Instead of repairing the breaches, the officials] make a feast for laughter, serve wine to cheer life, and [depend on tax] money to answer for all of it. Copyright © 2015 by The Lockman Foundation, La Habra, CA 90631. 8 He who digs a pit [for others] may fall into it, and a serpent may bite him who breaks through a [stone] wall. 10 Dead flies cause the ointment of the perfumer to putrefy [and] send forth a vile odor; so does a little folly [in him who is valued for wisdom] outweigh wisdom and honor. 1A good name is better than precious perfume, And the day of one’s death better than the day of one’s birth. All your content will be saved and you can seamlessly switch devices. You’ve already claimed your free trial of Bible Gateway Plus. Time is running out. The Amplified Bible Ecclesiastes 10:12. Some commentators describe Ecclesiastes 3:12 as negative because they understand the phrase, “there is nothing better,” as implying something “second-best.” They almost seem insulted that God has “tossed them a crumb.” But look again at what God has counseled that we should do! To manage your subscription, visit your Bible Gateway account settings. 20 Curse not the king, no, not even in your thoughts, and curse not the rich in your bedchamber, for a bird of the air will carry the voice, and a winged creature will tell the matter. $3.99 a month puts a library of commentaries, study notes, and Greek & Hebrew language tools right in your pocket. 2 A wise man's heart turns him toward his right hand, but a fool's heart toward his left. To preserve a character for wisdom. (D) 18 Through laziness the rafters [of state affairs] decay and the roof sags, and through idleness [the roof of] the house leaks. 10 Dead flies make the oil of the perfumer give off a foul odor; so a little foolishness [in one who is esteemed] outweighs wisdom and honor. 4 A time to weep and a time to laugh; 1 DEAD FLIES cause the ointment of the perfumer to putrefy [and] send forth a vile odor; so does a little folly [in him who is valued for wisdom] outweigh wisdom and honor. 2 A wise man’s heart turns him toward the right [which is the way of blessing], but a fool’s heart turns him toward the left [which is the way of condemnation]. Copyright © 1954, 1958, 1962, 1964, 1965, 1987 by The Lockman Foundation, You'll get this book and many others when you join Bible Gateway Plus. Do not say, “Why were the old days better than these?” For it is not from wisdom that you ask about this. 3 Even when a fool walks along the road, his [common] sense and good judgment fail … 10 Is there anything of which it can be said, “See this, it is new”? Ecclesiastes 10:20. # Shappeningmysword 10 If the axe is dull and he does not sharpen its edge, then he must exert more strength; but wisdom [to sharpen the axe] helps him succeed [with less effort]. Ecclesiastes 10. The Amplified Bible Ecclesiastes 10:10. 17 Happy (fortunate and to be envied) are you, O land, when your king is a free man and of noble birth and character and when your officials feast at the proper time—for strength and not for drunkenness! 10 Dead flies make the oil of the perfumer give off a foul odor; so a little foolishness [in one who is esteemed] outweighs wisdom and honor. 2 A wise man’s heart turns him … Ecclesiastes 10:1-20. Enter your credit card information to ensure uninterrupted service following your free trial. 11 When good things increase, those who consume them increase. Ecclesiastes 5:10Amplified Bible (AMP) The Folly of Riches 10 He who loves money will not be satisfied with money, nor he who loves abundance with itsgain. 2 A wise man's heart turns him toward his right hand, but a fool's heart toward his left. The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious and win him favor, but the lips of a fool consume him; The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious and win him favor, but the lips of a fool consume him; You can cancel anytime during the trial period. Ecclesiastes 10:1-20. He who digs a pit will fall into it,And whoever breaks through a wall will be bitten by a serpent.He who quarries stones may be hurt by them,And he who splits wood may be endangered by it.If the ax is dull,And one does not sharpen the edge,Then he must use more strength;But wisdom brings success.a. 3 Even as fools walk along the road, they lack sense. Amplified© Bible; Ecclesiastes 10 Ecclesiastes 10. Ecclesiastes 10:11. Three easy steps to start your free trial subscription to Bible Gateway Plus. 3 Even when a fool walks along the road, his [common] sense and good judgment fail him and he … 1Cast your bread on the surface of the waters, [be diligently active, make thoughtful decisions], for you will find it after many days. Ecclesiastes 10. 10 Dead flies make the oil of the perfumer give off a foul odor; so a little foolishness [in one who is esteemed] outweighs wisdom and honor. 11 There is no remembrance of earlier things, Nor also of the later things that are to come; There will be for them no remembrance . ... No entry exists in Forerunner Commentary for Ecclesiastes 10:8. Creating an account allows you to access more features and content such as: Reading the Bible is rewarding, and these plans make it easy! Ecclesiastes 10:10 Amplified Bible. 11 If the serpent bites before being charmed, then there is no profit for the charmer. 2A wise man’s heart turns him toward the right [which … 15 The labor of fools wearies every one of them, because [he is so ignorant of the ordinary matters that] he does not even know how to get to town. 18 Through indolence the rafters [of state affairs] decay and the roof sinks in, and through idleness of the hands the house leaks. Ecclesiastes 10:10 Amplified Bible (AMP) 10 If the axe is dull and he does not sharpen its edge, then he must exert more strength; but wisdom [to sharpen the axe] helps him succeed [with less effort]. Solomon is teaching us that now is the time to work with care, energy, and purpose to get the most and the best from life and to prepare for the hereafter.His basic reason is that the clock is ticking. 2 A wise man's heart is at his right hand; but a fool's heart at his left. You’re already logged in with your Bible Gateway account. 7 For oppression makes a wise man foolish, And a bribe corrupts the [good judgment of the] heart. 14 Yet the fool multiplies words, though no man knows what will happen, and who can tell him what will come after he is gone? 12 The words of a wise man’s mouth are gracious and win him favor, but the lips of a fool consume him. 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