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Themes in Ecclesiastes 10

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Themes in Ecclesiastes 10

Ecclesiastes 10:1 (show verse)

One dead fly makes the perfumer's ointment give off a rancid stench, so a little folly can outweigh much wisdom.

Anointing » Ointment for » Prepared by the apothecary
Apothecary » Ointment of
Folly » Of men » General references to
Folly » A little folly for those who have a good reputation
Insects » Flies
Insects » Mentioned in scripture » Fly
Ointment » Not sacred

Ecclesiastes 10:2 (show verse)

A wise person's good sense protects him, but a fool's lack of sense leaves him vulnerable.

Heart » The heart of fools
Heart » The heart of the wise

Ecclesiastes 10:3 (show verse)

Even when a fool walks along the road he lacks sense, and shows everyone what a fool he is.

Folly » Of men » Revealed
Fools » Characteristics of » Reveal their folly

Ecclesiastes 10:4 (show verse)

If the anger of the ruler flares up against you, do not resign from your position, for a calm response can undo great offenses.

Anger » Meekness pacifies
Kings » Wrath
Loyalty » Encouraged
Nation » Spiritual » The righteous cultivate the spirit of
Peaceableness » The righteous cultivate the spirit of
Social duties » Parental parental duties » Peaceableness, the righteous cultivate the spirit of
The Nation » Kings » Wrath of
Wrath » Of kings » Kings

Ecclesiastes 10:5 (show verse)

I have seen another misfortune on the earth: It is an error a ruler makes.

Evil » What is evil

Ecclesiastes 10:6 (show verse)

Fools are placed in many positions of authority, while wealthy men sit in lowly positions.

Evil » What is evil

Ecclesiastes 10:7 (show verse)

I have seen slaves on horseback and princes walking on foot like slaves.

Evil » What is evil
Exaltation » Of men (promotion) » Of unworthy men
Promotion » Of unworthy men
Servants » Slaves or bond » Sometimes rose to rank and station
Servants » Persons of low condition so called
Travelers » Of distinction » Generally attended by running footmen

Ecclesiastes 10:8 (show verse)

One who digs a pit may fall into it, and one who breaks through a wall may be bitten by a snake.

Fence » Hedge
Hedges » Danger of breaking through
Insecurity of the wicked » Fall of the wicked foretold
Pit » Figurative
Serpent » Subtlety of
Serpents » Infest » Hedges
The wicked » Appointed by God corrupt » Snared
The wicked » Devices of » Fall of the wicked foretold

Ecclesiastes 10:9 (show verse)

One who quarries stones may be injured by them; one who splits logs may be endangered by them.

No Themes for this verse.

Ecclesiastes 10:10 (show verse)

If an iron axhead is blunt and a workman does not sharpen its edge, he must exert a great deal of effort; so wisdom has the advantage of giving success.

Iron » First recorded use of » Articles made of » Ax
Wisdom » What wisdom is

Ecclesiastes 10:11 (show verse)

If the snake should bite before it is charmed, the snake charmer is in trouble.

Serpent » The charming of
Serpents » Were often enchanted or fascinated
Slander » Is venomous
Slander » Includes » Babbling

Ecclesiastes 10:12 (show verse)

The words of a wise person win him favor, but the words of a fool are self-destructive.

Grace » What is gracious
Speech/communication » The mouth of a fool
Speech/communication » The words of the wise
Speech/communication » Who is full of words
Wise » Words » Gracious
Words » Spiritual wise » Gracious
Words » Will swallow himself
Words » Of the wise » Gracious

Ecclesiastes 10:13 (show verse)

At the beginning his words are foolish and at the end his talk is wicked madness,

Evil » Speech evil speaking » Vain talk condemned
Slander » End of, is mischievous madness
Speaking » Folly in
Speaking, evil » Vain talk condemned
Speech/communication » The mouth of a fool
Speech/communication » Who is full of words
Vain talk » Vain talk condemned
Words » Will swallow himself

Ecclesiastes 10:14 (show verse)

yet a fool keeps on babbling. No one knows what will happen; who can tell him what will happen in the future?

Fools » Are » Full of words
Man » Ignorant of what is to come after him
Speaking » Folly in
Speech/communication » The mouth of a fool
Speech/communication » Who is full of words
Words » Will swallow himself

Ecclesiastes 10:15 (show verse)

The toil of a stupid fool wears him out, because he does not even know the way to the city.

No Themes for this verse.

Ecclesiastes 10:16 (show verse)

Woe to you, O land, when your king is childish, and your princes feast in the morning!

the Diet of the jews » Was taken » In the morning, sparingly
Gluttony » Of princes, ruinous to their people
Government » The time when children rule
Morning » The jews » Eat but little in

Ecclesiastes 10:17 (show verse)

Blessed are you, O land, when your king is the son of nobility, and your princes feast at the proper time -- with self-control and not in drunkenness.

the Diet of the jews » Was taken » In the morning, sparingly
Gluttony » Of princes, ruinous to their people
Government » The time when nobles rule

Ecclesiastes 10:18 (show verse)

Because of laziness the roof caves in, and because of idle hands the house leaks.

Home » Family » Hard to bear causes of » Slothfulness
Laziness » What laziness does

Ecclesiastes 10:19 (show verse)

Feasts are made for laughter, and wine makes life merry, but money is the answer for everything.

Money » Power and usefulness of
Wine » Characterized as » Making mirthful

Ecclesiastes 10:20 (show verse)

Do not curse a king even in your thoughts, and do not curse the rich while in your bedroom; for a bird might report what you are thinking, or some winged creature might repeat your words.

Civic duties » To honour rulers
Curses » Who not to curse
Cursing » Forbidden
Government » Not cursing rulers
King » Loyalty to, encouraged
Kings » Curse not, even in thought
Respect » Due to rulers
Reverence » For parents » For rulers
Reverence » For kings
Rulers' » Of israel » To be reverenced
Social duties » In relation to food in relation to speech » To honour rulers
The Nation » Ps 137; ro 13 miscellaneous topics relating to, government, kings, rulers, etc » To honour rulers