MIRACLES & WONDERS IN BIBLE. But considering the dangers of foolishness, it really is tragic. speaking of someone who uses his tongue to charm people into doing things his Book Summary: Ecclesiastes shows us the folly of man’s wisdom, it leads to vanity and meaninglessness, the only wisdom that has value is the wisdom from God, the living truth abiding in us, Jesus Christ. 5 ¶ There is an evil which I have seen under the sun, as an error which proceedeth from the ruler [ruler’s make]: So, whatever is to come is viewed by the Preacher as evil. Careless words have a way of being discovered by those in authority. So, just don’t do it, for your own good. Walk in the ways of your heart, and in the sight of your eyes B. Just as one would throw It is wonderful to be loved and wanted, but it is much more wonderful to be needed. have seen under the sun, as an error [which] proceedeth from the ruler:". And the Preacher says that this kind of reversal of the way things ought to be is evil. "His mischief shall return upon his own head, and his violent So, verse 18 I think is another instance of the great detriment that foolish rulers bring upon their country. WHEN A FOOL IS APPOINTED TO A LEADERSHIP POSITION . That’s what verse 3 tells us…. do not whet the edge, then must he put to more strength: but wisdom [is] The right side of the body has always symbolized the spiritual side of So then, unpredictability in life sometimes overcomes wisdom and nullifies its benefits. dealing shall come down upon his own pate.". 12 [And speaking of the tongue…] The words of a wise man’s mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself. For the flies to be dead where perfume (apothecary) was, spirit control him, and not his flesh. profitable to direct. office. So, in chapter 10 verses 1 through 3, the Preacher begins by contrasting wisdom and folly…. Man demonstrates wisdom Fools wreck everything with their follies—just like a couple flies can ruin a nice pot of ointment. This is likely an analogy for the kingdom of a lazy monarch. Working with large stones can be dangerous, if they roll back on you. So, be so careful to not curse your king with your mouth, that you don’t even do it in your mind. Proverbs 15:2 "The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth And it won’t be good for anyone. Check out this Ecclesiastes 10 Commentary! strange ironies and is not, in this world, always fair. More miscellany observations, ver. "THE BOOK OF ECCLESIASTES" Chapter Ten OBJECTIVES IN STUDYING THIS CHAPTER 1) To compare the harm of folly and the value of wisdom 2) To see the impact of folly on one's reputation, the government, and in business SUMMARY The Preacher continues to share wisdom that can help endure the many vanities in life. The love of Orville Vaughn January, 2014 . The babbler of this kind is just as dangerous as the serpent. It is even a If it’s indicative then it’s stated as fact. No. 2 A wise man’s heart [source of direction/guidance] is at his right hand [leads him to the right – a place of protection]; but a fool’s heart at his [leads him to the] left [no such protection, he’s vulnerable]. So, in chapters 10 and 11 of this book, the Preacher is going to give us wise counsel on wisdom and folly, rulers, the unpredictability of life, speech, business, and your perspective on life. and a babbler is no better.". Having enough money to live on helps in your marriage, as well. The position of king bears with it a great responsibility to rule the people Laziness and idleness will eventuate in the roof sagging and leaking. Lesson 12: Chapter 10:1 – 11:8 – Wisdom and diligence Lesson 13: Chapter 11:9 – 12 – The conclusion of the whole matter Permission is granted to copy this material as long as it is not sold and the content is not altered. Ecclesiastes 10:13 "The beginning of the words of his mouth [is] that old serpent, the devil. [13] Of all the dangers that confront us, that of unwise speech is perhaps the greatest. This is speaking of kings, who have neglected their ◄ Ecclesiastes 10:10 ► If the axe is dull and the blade unsharpened, more strength must be exerted, but skill produces success. God will bring you into judgment 2. And someone chopping wood and being endangered by the process. is enough to live each day as it comes. separates violently, sometimes, and can hit those standing there. But that’s exactly the kind of mindset in rulers that the Preacher is warning about – self-indulgent ones. ", Ecclesiastes 10:14 "A fool also is full of Even though he had everything, he was still unfulfilled and dissatisfied. living. And that gives us the idea that this will certainly happen at some point in the future. So, a fool cannot hide his nature. Ecclesiastes 10:6 "Folly is set in great foolishness: and the end of his talk [is] mischievous madness.". That’s the point of verse 10. A child is not trained. They think money will solve all their problems. 16. people. strength, and not for drunkenness!". But I’ve heard it’s a pretty awful smell. Someone MAY fall into it. So, what’s the relation between dead flies in perfume and folly in a wise man? when thy king [is] the son of nobles, and thy princes eat in due season, for So, this verse can be sort of confusing. Who can tell you what the future holds? Solomon sees that the ruler is not always right. It is doubly The more he talks, the worse it gets. They are spending their time laughing and drinking. Ecclesiastes 10:12 "The words of a wise man's It’s kind of a humorous picture – a guy walking around telling everyone that he’s a fool. ECCLESIASTES: CHAPTER SUMMARY Ch.1- Solomon looked back over all the wealth he had, his accomplishments, and his possessions. Ecclesiastes 10:17 "Blessed [art] thou, O land, 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? And then verse 19 I think is the way that these rulers tend to think and then express what’s on their mind…, 19 A feast is made for laughter, and wine maketh merry: but money answereth all things. your head. So, the speech of the wise is gracious and by it he receives favor from others. Why is strong drink not for kings and princes? It’s like when both evil and good men die with no distinction. It’s the same issue here. The flies utterly ruin the perfume! The people are blessed when their king is of noble To cut with a dull ax, or realities. 2 A wise man's heart is at his right hand; but a fool's heart at his left. Answer – certainly not a fool with all his words. 15 The labour of the foolish wearieth every one of them, because he knoweth not how to go to the city. 17 Blessed art thou, O land, when thy king is the son of nobles [and therefore prepared for the job], and thy princes eat in due season, for strength, and not for drunkenness [They’re self-controlled]! Ecclesiastes Menu [Or so the wrong kind of ruler thinks]. Wise living usually produces a good outcome. Thou shalt not speak evil of the _________ of thy He had become aware of the mistakes that he made throughout his life and began to document them. words: a man cannot tell what shall be; and what shall be after him, who can He can’t even find his way to the city! Learn exactly what happened in this chapter, scene, or section of Bible: The Old Testament and what it means. Proverbs 10:4 "He becometh poor that dealeth [with] a slack hand: but the 8 He that diggeth a pit shall [or may] fall into it; and whoso breaketh an hedge [a wall], a serpent shall [or, may] bite him. When the fool stays at home, no one realizes his foolishness. There are powerful forces in this world, but even the greatest people are really very weak. And reality will hit hard for them and their country someday. So, don’t get terrified and lose your cool, but rather yield to him! "For my yoke [is] The following Scriptures are showing the way to everlasting life. start drinking. But verbs in Hebrew are a little different than in English. A wise man's heart is at his _________ hand. Now, I don’t think this is condemning eating breakfast. a favor. Ecclesiastes 10:11 "Surely the serpent will bite without enchantment; someone might hear, and tell him. None of those reasons are correct for choosing a leader. ADVICE TO THE YOUNG (11:9-10) A. REJOICE IN YOUR YOUTH (9a) 1. Again, we see the expression "under the sun". what they are inside. So, if your axe head is blunt then you’ll need to exert more strength to cut down a tree or split wood. are speaking of those who sleep late. and who knoweth the interpretation [solution] of a thing [matter]? BIBLE SUMMARY MAIN PAGE. Someone will tell what you have said, and Foolish words yield unfavorable outcomes. Now, since the Preacher just spoke of the “master of the tongue”, he moves on in verses 12 through 15 to address speech – the action that’s typically associated with the tongue. What is the babbler speaking of in verse 11? We must remember, once again, that Solomon is speaking of the things the way The @biblesummary account peaked at over 30,000 followers, and was featured in the news all over the world. fairly and wisely. If it’s modal, then it’s less certain and more conditional. Ecclesiastes 10:9 "Whoso removeth stones shall hand is more skillful than the left. A Proverb for ignorance (1-3) Respecting subjects and rulers. (Like, cover your ointment pot, Koheleth—Saran Wrap, anybody?) 15 - 20. ", Ecclesiastes 10:15 "The labor of the foolish Ecclesiastes 10:4 "If the spirit of the ruler words: a man cannot tell what shall be; and what shall be after him, who can Return But when he He doesn’t even know how to get to the city to work! It is a great and far-reaching evil when leaders make bad judgments. And you don’t want that to happen to your country. be hurt therewith; [and] he that cleaveth wood shall be endangered thereby. vapor, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away. For the hedge to be removed, would bring an attack from If you’re lazy the roof-beams will sink. 4 - 7. laughter, and wine maketh merry: but money answereth all [things].". Every chapter of the Bible in 140 characters or less. And sometimes in Scripture a nation is described as a house – the “house of Jacob” represents Israel, for example. And here, a physical literal house is brought to our minds. Ecclesiastes chapter 10. And in this case, “the rich” would need to refer to a type of person who is the opposite of foolish. of fools poureth out foolishness. human. They do On rulers, ver. Whetting the edge sharpens the blade. Ecclesiastes considers how many people there are who live their whole lives suffering, oppressed by the higher-ups, and who never get their tears wiped away. So I think it’s better to think of these verbs translated as “shall” in the KJV to express potential actions using “may”. 11. It is even worse for them to be lazy. On this earth, there is need for money. rent, or the utilities. Ecclesiastes 3:1-4 “Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. If you back down and yet remain in the presence of this person, even if you really offended and angered the man, your staying and yielding will pacify him. Check out this Ecclesiastes 10 Commentary! Because you never know how that curse might be conveyed to the very one that you’re cursing. This is saying, the serpent bites without provocation. It MAY happen. The book of Ecclesiastes contains Proverbs, maxims, sayings, and is largely an autobiographical story. And on and on. Flies may fall into sweet oil that iscalled ‘perfume’. And the princes that attend that king “eat in the morning”. And context is probably the most helpful in determining how to translate the verb. 24. through idleness of the hands the house droppeth through.". Ecclesiastes 10:14 "A fool also is full of 8 - 11. The lips of a fool consume him. 'https://ssl' : 'http://www') + '.google-analytics.com/ga.js'; You don’t want the very thing protecting you from the elements to be weakened so as to let through things that can make your life uncomfortable and that can harm you. in words as well as works. Don’t even do it in your room. His reputation may be impeccable. Ecclesiastes: Chapter 10 Verses 19. When a fool is appointed to a leadership position. who should not have been, and there were others who should have been honored, A king that was drunk could You need money for food, and for Dr. bills. You can be as skilled as a snake charmer – but ultimately if that snake bites before being charmed – which is something you have no control over – there’s no benefit to your wisdom. They make the sweet oil become bad. 11 Surely [If] the serpent will bite without [before] enchantment; and a babbler [then the master of the tongue – snake charmer] is no better [has no profit]. To preserve a character for wisdom. The In the days of the kings, this could cost you ! mankind. office? Solomon is saying here, it is Verse 8 is another way of saying what? one would have hoped. Ecclesiastes 10:9 "Whoso removeth stones shall Well, who is a wise man? His speech is full of rise up against thee, leave not thy place; for yielding pacifieth great 13. When the related … And if you’re idle the roof will leak. "Therefore whatsoever ye have spoken in at his right hand … at his left. How could something so small invade something that smells so good and exists solely to smell good and turn it into something that smells awful? And it has something to do with rulers. Let your heart cheer you in the days of your youth 2. In fact, they’re some activities that display man at his strongest and best. easy, and my burden is light.". ‘Qoheleth’ was translated into Greek as ‘Ecclesiastes’, meaning someone who was a member of a public assembly. And, for a wise man, his desires and values lead him into safe places. ", Ecclesiastes 10:17 "Blessed [art] thou, O land, Someone quarrying stones and being hurt in the process. Hebrew can leave a little more uncertainty as to whether a verb ought to be indicative (“shall”) or what grammarians call “modal” (“may” or “might”). that is a mistake. And to him it all seemed meaningless. It is also, a disappointment to expect wise sayings to James 4:13-14 "Go to now, ye that say, Today or tomorrow we will go into such 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. Go to Previous Section perfume, they smelled what? Someone digging a pit and falling into it. It’s good to have rulers who are ready for the job. We remember that this is cut more easily. Ecclesiastes 10:12 "The words of a wise man's When a fool stays at ___________, no one realizes his A SUMMARY OF HIS SEARCH (1-2) 1. . 25. know not what [shall be] on the morrow. So, the Preacher has addressed the speech of the fool. in thy thought; and curse not the rich in thy bedchamber: for a bird of the air in closets shall be proclaimed upon the housetops.". It also helps in the spiritual life of man. His tongue is used to build people up, instead of to tear them down. laughter, and wine maketh merry: but money answereth all [things]. Now, the Preacher talks more about wisdom… External Marks of a Wise Man. strength, and not for drunkenness! var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(ga, s); reject a prominent man because of one mistake or character flaw. They’re concerned only with laughter and merriment. What does "under the sun" indicate? This leads Ecclesiastes to one of his darkest statements yet. It’s as if he’s literally telling people that he’s a fool – by the way he conducts himself. A summary of Ecclesiastes, chapter by chapter, from @biblesummary. When fools are exalted and wise men are humiliated – this is an evil error in the Preacher’s mind. If the hedge were removed, what might happen? 4. It smells nice. And yet, flies are so small. tell him?". If he does not know the way to the city, he definitely does not know what is to Because it seems pretty materialistic and self-indulgent. they will fall into ruin and decay. Sometimes those who shouldn’t be ruling are. (Ecclesiastes 10:12). Rulers who are self-controlled and balanced. To verb qahal usually means to assemble people together, however. But this time he wants to tell us about wisdom and folly – again – but specifically as it applies to rulers…. and thy princes eat in the morning!". Luke 12:2-3 "For there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; Well, think about perfume. Ecclesiastes 10:16 "Woe to thee, O land, when thy king [is] a child, There’s no doubt that the heart leads the body. 12. One generation passeth away, and another generation cometh: but the earth abideth for ever. 29. Splitting wood can also be very dangerous, to the one who is splitting. 22. And if we take verse 7 to be parallel to verse 6 then we have to assume that the servants here are the fools and the princes are the wise rich men. So, it’s bad for a land to have foolish and self-indulgent rulers. And what happens for us as interpreters is that we need to make a decision between one or the other possibilities. A wise man is careful what he says, and how he says it. So, let me ask – does the one always involve the other? Or you could be wise about it and sharpen the axe. Ecclesiastes 10:8 "He that diggeth a pit shall What dangers are spoken of in verse 9? Ecclesiastes 10:20 "Curse not the king, no not (4-10) Of foolish talk. And that’s what will literally happen when you have princes and kings that are lazy and foolish – they will let harmful elements into your society. to Top. "The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious, etc." touted. So, first of all, regarding rulers and those in authority, don’t lose your cool if a ruler’s spirit or temper rises against you. [that] he [is] a fool. Miscellany observations, ver. and pervert the judgment of any of the afflicted. That’s why people make it and buy it. very important conclusion for Solomonâs testing of wisdom. KJV Ecclesiastes 8:1 Who is as the wise man? Solomon wrote it late in his life, approximately 935 B.C. “Man was not created to be idle, he was not elected to be idle, he was not redeemed to be idle, he was not quickened to be idle, and he is not sanctified by God’s grace to be idle.” (Spurgeon) 3. the efforts of life. Next, in verses 10 and 11 the Preacher tells us about the profitability or benefit of wisdom, but also even its ultimate uselessness when faced with the unpredictability of life…. fool walketh by the way, his wisdom faileth [him], and he saith to every one The leader must set an example for others to follow. What is "eating in the morning" speaking of? (16-20) Commentary on Ecclesiastes 10:1-3 (Read Ecclesiastes 10:1-3) Those especially who make a profession of religion, should keep from all appearances of evil. This Ecclesiastes 10:8 "He that diggeth a pit shall Ecclesiastes Spoken by ‘Qoheleth’, which means something like ‘assembler’. at the right hand of God; Sheep to the right and goats to the left. The Teacher opens with the exclamation, “Vanity of vanities . That’s why it exists. I have seen servants upon ___________. A person lacking wisdom will manifest that in daily conduct. Some sort of didact perhaps? In this, the The idea here is that the king is childish or naïve or unprepared for his duties and is therefore irresponsible. Ecclesiastes 10:19 "A feast is made for iii. neither hid, that shall not be known." We’d expect that good men will live forever – or at least a long time – and that evil men would die early. character, and is not a drunkard. Proverbs 31:4-5 "[It is] not for kings, O Lemuel, [it is] not for kings to It is also wrong to curse the rich. Ecclesiastes 10:15 "The labor of the foolish Ecclesiastes 10:2 "A wise man's heart [is] at This is saying that the king is a son of people of noble character. Solomon says in this, that 13 The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness: and the end of his talk is mischievous madness. | Go to Next Section, Return to Fleeing is the only other option – and the Preacher does not advise you to do that. Bible summary by chapter Monday, 14 March 2011. his right hand; but a fool's heart at his left. It smells good. be hurt therewith; [and] he that cleaveth wood shall be endangered thereby.". Required fields are marked *. being honored. That’s where the snake charmer – the master of the tongue, literally – in verse 11 comes in. Learn how your comment data is processed. This talk of this foolish person is that is in reputation for wisdom [and] honor. shall carry the voice, and that which hath wings shall tell the matter.". Let me just point out that we have four verbs in these two verses, and the KJV translates them as “shall”. If a fool canât find a town, how could he possible locate God? 3. shall carry the voice, and that which hath wings shall tell the matter. A wise man will let his I think that’s what the admonition to not “leave” your “place” is saying. (In verses 1-20), Solomon And the Preacher finishes the contrast between the speech of the wise and the fool in verse 15…. 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. And this is what we ran into last lesson where I was asked why I interpreted the verb “delivered” in chapter 9 as “could have delivered”. Now, in verses 4 through 7 the Preacher moves from considering wise men and fools to considering rulers…. Summary . It’s a possibility. In other words, who would want to listen to a fool? It only takes a little foolishness. Sometimes, a ruler will choose a foolish person for very high office, and It is very easy to ruin good things. Acts 23:5 "Then said Paul, I wist not, brethren, that he around the faithful. So, in chapter 10 verses 1 through 3, the Preacher begins by contrasting wisdom and folly… Up to this point Solomon has written a lot of things which, to a Christian, do not make any sense at all. But I think you’ll see that they contribute to what we’ve just been told…. Ecclesiastes 10:3 "Yea also, when he that is a That would be wise and by that wisdom you would gain some profit and benefit. I summarised the Bible on Twitter between Aug 2010 and Nov 2013 - one tweet per chapter, one chapter per day. Blog Subscription Tools: Blog Stats. The answer is no one can tell him. What was Solomon really saying in this? VERSE 2. Ecclesiastes 10:10 "If the iron be blunt, and he 5. 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. a person with confused thoughts, talks continuously. It This is speaking of a knife, or an ax that needs to be sharpened, to make it fall into it; and whoso breaketh a hedge, a serpent shall bite him. Two examples: Jesus sits to Home Page | Return “No man ever served God by doing things tomorrow.” (Spurgeon) iii. (11-15) Duties of rulers and subjects. Where did Jesus say to come in Matthew 11:28-29. 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. And yet, whether your authority is wise or foolish, the Preacher will recommend in verse 20 that you speak well of him…. 9 Whoso removeth [quaries] stones shall [or, may] be hurt therewith; and he that cleaveth wood [splits logs] shall [or, may] be endangered thereby. knife, would take much more power, than if it were sharpened. Delitzsch rendered this verse: "The words of the wise are heart-winning, and those of the fool self-destructive." A summary of Part X (Section12) in 's Bible: The Old Testament. dignity, and the rich sit in low place.". âRight ⦠leftâ: This proverb is based on the fact that, commonly, the right But even at his strongest and best – mankind is hopelessly at the whim of the unpredictability of life. quietly accept what he says, and it will pass over. If the spirit of the ruler rise up against thee, leave not thy place; for yielding pacifieth great offences. ", Proverbs 12:24 "The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful This is a . 12 - 14. Perfect for acing essays, tests, and quizzes, as well as for writing lesson plans. 10 If the iron [axe head] be blunt, and he do not whet [sharpen] the edge, then must he put to [exert] more strength: but wisdom is profitable to direct [give success]. inept reign by raising taxes. 16 Woe to thee, O land, when thy king is a child, and thy princes eat in the morning! DON'T LOSE SIGHT OF THE JUDGMENT (9b) 1. And in this case, what is the context? And in this section he’s contrasting the speech of the wise with the speech of fools. way. He destroys others That’s because the speech of a fool goes from bad to worse…. grace. Chapter 11 Chapter 12. What Solomon could be saying, is there were people being honored, 9. mouth [are] gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself.". Ecclesiastes 10:7 "I have seen servants upon To work and make enough money to provide for your family is And the picture is one of a house. You’re going to listen to him advise you on what’s to come after you in the future? Their hearts are filled with mischief, and that mischief have seen under the sun, as an error [which] proceedeth from the ruler: Ecclesiastes 10:6 "Folly is set in great 21. Chapter 9 Chapter 10. This is just saying, be wise and do not answer back to the ruler. email us at: shall be under tribute. This is another way of saying, "Whatever you sow, you will reap". and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls." He’s rich in this case because he’s not a fool and he’s living wisely and such. It’s potential. Psalm 7:15-16 "He made a pit, and digged it, and is fallen into the ditch But just let a little foolishness enter him and be displayed by him – and all of a sudden, what he was renowned for is ruined. dead, has a bad odor. Assembler of proverbs? 8. when thy king [is] the son of nobles, and thy princes eat in due season, for 4 If the spirit of the ruler rise up against thee, leave not thy place [don’t immediately leave your position]; for yielding [composure/a calm response] pacifieth great offences. And despite the fact that a fool’s speech is self-destructive and only gets worse as the words increase – he just doesn’t stop talking…. king has acted foolishly. So, in both cases our attention is brought to the roof of the house. Ecclesiastes 10:20 "Curse not the king, no not 1 - 3. The partying king (of verse 18), thinks he can fix all the disasters of his of thy people.". The wood Ecclesiastes 10:5 "There is an evil [which] I Your desires and values and such lead the path you take in life. The fool is characterized by incompetent behavior. do not whet the edge, then must he put to more strength: but wisdom [is] Ride on a horse in the morning are speaking of 5 and 6 the. 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