Ecclesiastes 10:18. 1Dead 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. 5 The fool folds his hands [together] and consumes his own flesh [destroying himself by idleness and apathy]. Take notes, highlights, and favorites to share or document personal thoughts. The Amplified Topical Reference Bible, Hardcover, Amplified Holy Bible: Captures the Full Meaning Behind the Original Greek and Hebrew - eBook, Amplified Reading Bible, Imitation Leather, Brown, Indexed, KJV and Amplified Parallel Bible, Large Print, Hardcover. 8 There was a certain man—without a dependent, having neither a … A Little Foolishness. This too is vanity (emptiness). 13 The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness, and the end of his talk is wicked madness. 3 A time to kill and a time to heal; A time to tear down and a time to build up. Ecclesiastes 10:11. By generations who will come after them. He who digs a pit [for others] will fall into it, and whoever breaks through a fence or a [stone] wall, a serpent will bite him. 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. 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]. He who digs a pit will fall into it: Solomon listed several examples of those who did wrong or foolish things and then suffered because of it.i. 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. (1-3) Respecting subjects and rulers. 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. 2 The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool to the left. 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! You can cancel anytime during the trial period. 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]. 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. (16-20) Verses 1-3 Those especially who make a profession of religion, should keep from all appearances of evil. Wisdom along with an inheritance is good And an [excellent] advantage for those who see the sun. 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. Ecclesiastes 10:10 Amplified Bible. Ecclesiastes 10. You’ve already claimed your free trial of Bible Gateway Plus. 6 One hand full of rest and patience is better than two fists full of labor and chasing after the wind. 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. Other Forerunner Commentary entries containing Ecclesiastes 10:8: Ezekiel 22:25-30 Ecclesiastes 10:7 : Ecclesiastes 10:9 >> The Berean: Daily Verse and Comment Copyright © 2015 by The Lockman Foundation, La Habra, CA 90631. Ecclesiastes 10:1-20. The next step is to choose a monthly or yearly subscription, and then enter your payment information. Ecclesiastes 8 Ecclesiastes 10 Ecclesiastes 9 Amplified Bible (AMP) Men Are in the Hand of God 9 For I have taken all this to heart, exploring and examining it all, how the righteous (those in right standing with God) and the wise and their deeds are in the hands of God. Ecclesiastes 3:10-14. 16 Woe to you, O land, when your king is a child and when your [incompetent] officials and princes feast in the morning. Ecclesiastes 10 Amplified Bible (AMP) A Little Foolishness. We let our requests for what we think we need from God be made known to Him with ease. 7 Then I looked again at vanity under the sun [in one of its peculiar forms]. 9 Do not be eager in your heart to be angry, For anger dwells in the heart of fools. 2Give a portion to seven, or even [divide it] to eight, for you do not know what misfortune may occur on the earth. 4 If the temper of the ruler rises against you, do not leave your post [showing resistance], because composure and calmness prevent great offenses. 18 Through indolence the rafters [of state affairs] decay and the roof sinks in, and through idleness of the hands the house leaks. 2 A wise man's heart turns him toward his right hand, but a fool's heart toward his left. 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. Verse Comparison: Ecclesiastes 10:19. This too is vanity (emptiness). 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. The Amplified Bible Ecclesiastes 10:12. 20 Moreover, do not curse the king, even in your bedroom, and in your sleeping rooms do not curse the rich, for a bird of the air will carry the sound and a winged creature will make the matter known.(E). ... No entry exists in Forerunner Commentary for Ecclesiastes 10:8. Ecclesiastes 10:20. 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. Ecclesiastes 10:11 If the snake bites before it is charmed, there is no profit for the charmer. “Vanity of vanities! (4-10) Of foolish talk. Amplified Bible (AMP) Copyright © 2015 by The Lockman Foundation, La Habra, CA 90631. 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! 8 The end of a matter is better than its beginning; Patience of spirit is better than haughtiness of spirit (pride). (B) 9 He who quarries stones may be hurt with them, and he who splits logs may be endangered by them. 4 If the temper of the ruler rises up against you, do not leave your place [or show a resisting spirit]; for gentleness and calmness prevent or put a stop to great offenses. (C) 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]. A Little Foolishness. 7 I have seen slaves on horses, and princes walking like slaves on the earth. Amplified© Bible; Ecclesiastes 1 Ecclesiastes 1. 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. 1Cast your bread on the surface of the waters, [be diligently active, make thoughtful decisions], for you will find it after many days. Starting your free trial of Bible Gateway Plus is easy. 1The words of the Preacher, the son of David, king in Jerusalem. Three easy steps to start your free trial subscription to Bible Gateway Plus. 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. Bible > AMP > Ecclesiastes 12 ... 10 The Preacher sought to find delightful words, even to write correctly words of truth. 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. To manage your subscription, visit your Bible Gateway account settings. 8 He who digs a pit [for others] may fall into it, and a serpent may bite him who breaks through a [stone] wall. [Matt. Ecclesiastes 10:8 (Amplified® Bible) A.F.V A.S.V. 7 I have seen slaves riding on horses and princes walking like slaves on the ground. 12 The words of a wise man’s mouth are gracious and win him favor, but the lips of a fool consume him; 13 the beginning of [a]his talking is foolishness and the end of his talk is wicked madness. Ecclesiastes 10:13. 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. 2A wise man’s heart turns him toward the right [which … 25:31-41.] 1 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. Create or log in to your Bible Gateway account. 2“Vanity of vanities,” says the Preacher. The Amplified Bible Ecclesiastes 10:19. 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. Try it free for 30 days. (11-15) Duties of rulers and subjects. 16 Woe to you, O land, when your king is a child or a servant and when your officials feast in the morning! 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? You’re already logged in with your Bible Gateway account. (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. Amplified Bible (AMP), Amplified Study Bible, Large Print, Imitation Leather, Brown, Amplified Large-Print Bible--bonded leather, burgundy, Amplified Thinline Holy Bible--bonded leather, burgundy, Amplified Holy Bible: Captures the Full Meaning Behind the Original Greek and Hebrew - eBook. (D) 18 Through laziness the rafters [of state affairs] decay and the roof sags, and through idleness [the roof of] the house leaks. 11 If the serpent bites before it is charmed, then it is no use to call a charmer [and the slanderer is no better than the uncharmed snake]. 11 If the serpent bites before being charmed, then there is no profit for the charmer. Creating an account allows you to access more features and content such as: Reading the Bible is rewarding, and these plans make it easy! For wisdom is a protection even as money is a protection, But the [excellent] advantage of knowledge is that wisdom shields and preserves the lives of its possessors. 1 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. 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. 10 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. 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. 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; The Amplified Bible Ecclesiastes 10:10. 11 The words of the wise are like [prodding] goads, and these collected sayings are [firmly fixed in the mind] like well-driven nails; they are given by one Shepherd. 4 A time to weep and a time to laugh; 2 It is the same for all. The Amplified Bible Ecclesiastes 10:8. Amplified© Bible; Ecclesiastes 7 Ecclesiastes 7. # Shappeningmysword 2 A wise man's heart turns him toward his right hand, but a fool's heart toward his left. What are the benefits of creating an account? No man knows whether it will be love or hatred; anything awaits him. 10. 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. 9 For I have taken all this to heart, exploring and examining it all, how the righteous (those in right standing with God) and the wise and their deeds are in the hands of God. 2 A wise man’s heart turns him toward his right hand, but a fool’s heart toward his left. 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. 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]. Bible > AMP > Ecclesiastes 5 ... 10 He who loves money will not be satisfied with money, nor he who loves abundance with its gain. Your credit card won’t be charged until the trial period is over. Upgrade, and get the most out of your new account. Ecclesiastes 10 Wisdom Better than Folly. 10 Is there anything of which it can be said, “See this, it is new”? 1 As dead flies give perfume a bad smell, so a little folly outweighs wisdom and honor. This too is vanity (futility, false pride) and chasing after the wind. 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. An integrated digital Bible study library - including complete notes from the Believer's Bible Commentary and the Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible (NIV and NRSV) - is just a step away! 11 When good things increase, those who consume them increase. Ecclesiastes 10 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. $3.99 a month puts a library of commentaries, study notes, and Greek & Hebrew language tools right in your pocket. There is one fate for the righteous and for the wicked; for the good, for the clean and … 1A good name is better than precious perfume, And the day of one’s death better than the day of one’s birth. Ecclesiastes 9:10. All your content will be saved and you can seamlessly switch devices. Amplified© Bible; Ecclesiastes 10 Ecclesiastes 10. Ecclesiastes 9-10 Amplified Bible (AMP) Men Are in the Hand of God. So what advantage is there to their owners except to see them with their eyes? 3 Even as fools walk along the road, they lack sense. Don't have an account? It has already existed for [the vast] ages [of time recorded or unrecorded] Which were before us. Enter your credit card information to ensure uninterrupted service following your free trial. Begin reading God's Word ad-free with instant access to your new online study library. and show everyone how stupid they are. 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. 12 The words of a wise man’s mouth are gracious and win him favor, but the lips of a fool consume him. 7 For oppression makes a wise man foolish, And a bribe corrupts the [good judgment of the] heart. 3 Even when a fool walks along the road, his [common] sense and good judgment fail … All rights reserved. Want more information about Bible Gateway Plus? To subscribe at our regular subscription rate, click the button below. Time is running out. 3 Even when a fool walks along the road, his [common] sense and good judgment fail … 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]. 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. 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 . Chapter 10 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. 3 Even when a fool walks along the road, his [common] sense and good judgment fail him and he … 19 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. 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]. 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]. A Little Foolishness. 1 There is a season (a time appointed) for everything and a time for every delight and event or purpose under heaven—. 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. All rights reserved. 2 A wise man’s heart turns him toward his right hand, but a fool’s heart toward his left. 2 A wise man's heart is at his right hand; but a fool's heart at his left. Learn more. To preserve a character for wisdom. 3 Even when he who is a fool walks along the road, his heart and understanding fail him, and he says of everyone and to everyone that he is a fool. Step 1 - Create an account or log in to start your free trial. Cast Your Bread On The Waters. Advance your knowledge of Scripture with this resource library of over 40 reference books, including commentaries and Study Bible notes. 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. Try it for 30 days FREE. Ecclesiastes 10. Do not say, “Why were the old days better than these?” For it is not from wisdom that you ask about this. Wisdom And Folly Contrasted. 2 A wise man’s heart turns him … It looks like you’re already subscribed to Bible Gateway Plus! 2 A time to be born and a time to die; A time to plant and a time to uproot what is planted. Ecclesiastes 10:1-20. 8 He who digs a pit [for others] will fall into it, and whoever breaks through a fence or a [stone] wall, a serpent will bite him. 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