Whether it be a spouse, a family member, a good friend, or even a care-giver, God has placed people in our lives to help us better see His goodness and love. For they do not even know how to go to the city! Old Testament Major Prophets 
As checking him for his vainglorious boasting in the multitude of his words, what he will do and what he will have, not considering that which every body knows that a man cannot tell what shall be in his own time, while he lives (Prov 27 1), much less can one tell what shall be after him, when he is dead and gone. How industrious generally all are, both princes and people, to get money, because that serves for all purposes, v. 19. "If the spirit of the ruler rise up against thee, leave not thy place; for gentleness allayeth great offences.". IF THE SPIRIT OF THE RULER RISE UP _If the anger of the ruler should be kindled against thee, do not resign thy place; They choose that service which is perfect drudgery rather than that which is perfect liberty. He who digs a pit will fall into it, And as long as the Preacher is talking about rulers, hell continue in verses 5 and 6 on the same theme. Episode 4: Just Not All at the Same Time. Can Someones Name Be Erased from the Book of Life? And, of course, we are told that our President and Vice President and former President Richard Nixon, David Rockefeller, that elitist of the United States, members of this Bohemian Club, and they have a little retreat north of San Francisco where they go once a year for a retreat. Thats the point of verse 10. Let thy power be magnified in my weakness. WebEcclesiastes 10:4 New International Version 4 If a rulers anger rises against you, do not leave your post; calmness can lay great offenses to rest. (3) Yea also, when he that is a fool walketh by the way, his wisdom faileth him, and he saith to everyone that he is a fool. and through idleness of the hands the house droppeth through. 9 Whoso removeth stones shall be hurt therewith; and he that cleaveth wood shall be endangered thereby. Spiritual feasts are made for spiritual laughter, holy joy in God. 13 The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness: and the end of his talk is mischievous madness. (3.) WebEcclesiastes 10:2King James Version. Yielding can pacify great offenses. In the same manner, a little foolishness can negate wisdom and honor. They used a hedge about to keep the serpents out. How much the happiness of a land depends upon the character of its rulers; it is well or ill with the people according as the princes are good or bad. Riches, status and a show of power are the things people admire. It is safer and better to yield to an angry prince than to contend with him. So, foolishness is in many positions of authority. They waste their energy in useless work. But the proper response is to avoid reacting. The "road" (Ecclesiastes 10:3) is not a literal highway but the fools metaphorical way of life. To be diligent in our business and provide well for our families, ver 18, 19. Someone digging a pit and falling into it. Solomon, having shown the benefit of wisdom, and of what great advantage it is to us in the management of our affairs, here shows the mischief of folly and how it exposes men, which perhaps comes in as a reflection upon those rulers who set folly in great dignity. 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. 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]. C. The theme is the contrast between the wise person and the foolish person (cf. The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself. It can stop big arguments. As Jesus would later say, wisdom is justified by all her children (Luke 7:35). He maintains his composure and so gives the impression, rightly or wrongly, that his boss did not need to be angry. It's just a stinking thing. They live their life as if it were meaningless, directionless. Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible (Complete). Solomon also uses this framework to talk about the careful administration of wisdom. a. Woe to you, O land, when your king is a child: Solomon himself felt that he was but a child when he came to the throne of Israel; therefore, he wisely asked God for the wisdom to lead a great people (1 Kings 3:7-9). WebCHAPTER 10. 1 Dead flies corrupt and spoil the perfumers oil;. Digging pits, breaking down walls, quarrying stones, and chopping down trees all of these things take a lot of effort. You know, you can get in the biggest arguments over some stupid thing like that. But, if the prince be guilty of his error, yet let not the subjects leave their place, nor rise up against the government, nor form any project for the alteration of it; nor let the prince carry on the humour too far, nor set such servants, such beggars, on horseback, as will ride furiously over the ancient land-marks of the constitution, and threaten the subversion of it. 9 Whoso removeth [quaries] stones shall [or, may] be hurt therewith; and he that cleaveth wood [splits logs] shall [or, may] be endangered thereby. WebThe Preacher is beginning to direct his arguments in the intended direction. Meyer made a helpful application to the Christian worker of this by analogy: There are times with all who work for God, when they are blunt, through much usage . Wouldst thou then not be hurt by the powers that be, nor be afraid of them? His reputation may be impeccable. Fools react to the mysterious, uncontrollable nature of the world by trying to tame and grasp everything around them. The reason consults our safety. 9:2). The author, Qoholeth in Hebrew, or Assembler, is trying to make sense of life under the sun. It is widely believed Qoholeth is King Solomon, renowned for his wisdom. The fool doesnt wisely consider the future, and how wise use of ones time in the present can make for a much better future. That would be wise and by that wisdom you would gain some profit and benefit. And that gives us the idea that this will certainly happen at some point in the future. 9 Whoso removeth stones shall be hurt therewith; and he that cleaveth wood shall be endangered thereby. Limited Atonement Those that go about to alter a well-modelled well-settled government, under colour of redressing some grievances and correcting some faults in it, will quickly perceive not only that it is easier to find fault than to mend, to demolish that which is good than to build up that which is better, but that they thrust their own fingers into the fire and overwhelm themselves in the ruin they occasion. Changes will take effect once you reload the page. (4.) Web(4.) It's just like flies in the ointment of the apothecary. Well, that's great when you're a little boy and living in a world of unreal fantasies. If we meet with knotty pieces of timber, and we think to master them by force and violence, and hew them to pieces, they may not only prove too hard for us, but the attempt may turn to our own damage. He grants there is an evil often seen under the sun, and it is a king's-evil, an evil which the king only can cure, for it is an error which proceeds from the ruler (Ecclesiastes 10:5; Ecclesiastes 10:5); it is a mistake which rulers, consulting their personal affections more than the public interests, are too often guilty of, that men are not preferred according to their merit, but folly is set in great dignity, men of shattered brains, and broken fortunes, are put in places of power and trust, while the rich men of good sense and good estates, whose interest would oblige them to be true to the public, and whose abundance would be likely to set them above temptations to bribery and extortion, yet sit in low places, and can get no preferment (Ecclesiastes 10:6; Ecclesiastes 10:6), either the ruler knows not how to value them or the terms of preferment are such as they cannot in conscience comply with. Men's imprudent management of their business robs them both of the comfort and of the benefit of it. And the picture is one of a house. This is also similar to Solomons statement at the end of Chapter 9, one sinner destroys much good.. What a deal of advantage a wise man has above a fool in the management of business (v. 2): A wise man's heart is at his right hand, so that he goes about his business with dexterity, turns his hand readily to it, and goes through it with despatch; his counsel and courage are ready to him, whenever he has occasion for them. The flies utterly ruin the perfume! By much slothfulness the building decayeth ( Ecclesiastes 10:17-18 ); Now you that are managers of buildings and so forth, you might choose that to put above the time clocks for the maintenance men. And then verse 19 I think is the way that these rulers tend to think and then express whats on their mind, 19 A feast is made for laughter, and wine maketh merry: but money answereth all things. Hence Preacher or Teacher is a reasonable translation (1982, p. 295). And you dont want that to happen to your country. Those that go about to alter a well-modelled well-settled government, under colour of redressing some grievances and correcting some faults in it, will quickly perceive not only that it is easier to find fault than to mend, to demolish that which is good than to build up that which is better, but that they thrust their own fingers into the fire and overwhelm themselves in the ruin they occasion. Thats what verse 3 tells us. While a wise mans heart directs him toward the right, the foolish mans heart directs him toward the left. So does a little folly to one respected for wisdom and honor. It is all the same over and over (v. 14): A fool also is full of words, a passionate fool especially, that runs on endlessly and never knows when to leave off. i. No. And in fact we find no word of praising God and nothing of grace and redemption throughout the whole book. Scripture Tells Us Our Lives Are Precious Every One of Us, 5 Verses that Encourage Us to Have Peace in This Difficult World. The patient, teachable reader will discover truth, hope, and challenge within these chapters. WebEcclesiastes 10:1-4 meaning Foolishness is the opposite of wisdom and its effects/consequences are readily apparent. Ecclesiastes tackles the kinds of things we think about but do not often say. A little foolishness can poison a lot of wisdom. They assist each other by encouragement, or friendly reproof. WebEcclesiastes 10:4 (NAS) If the ruler's temper rises against you, do not abandon your position, because composure allays great offenses. He that cleaves the wood, especially if, as it follows, he has sorry tools (v. 10), shall be endangered thereby; the chips, or his own axe-head, will fly in his face. The rich sit in lowly positions. * 2 The wise heart turns to the right;. I. When asked during a conference if women can have it all, feminist author and activist Betty Friedan gave this honest response. Under the sun is the sphere of what is universally true of all humanity, believer and non-believer alike, throughout all time since the fall of mankind ( Ecclesiastes 1:3, 9, 14; 2:11, 1720; 3:16; 4:1; etc. iii. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. 15 The labour of the foolish wearieth every one of them, because he knoweth not how to go to the city. The wrath of the civil magistrate, the chief ruler of the land, the sovereign prince or king, to whom men are and should be subject: if his wrath on any occasion breaks out in a furious manner, and, like a storm and tempest, is very blustering and threatening: leave not thy place; This might be another way a small amount of foolishness can pollute a large amount of common sense. Wisdom will teach us to whet the tool we are to make use of, rather than, by leaving it blunt, oblige ourselves to exert so much the more strength, v. 10. The wrath of the civil magistrate, the chief ruler of the land, the sovereign prince or king, to whom men are and Even when he walks around it can be apparent that he lacks wisdom. God, by his ordinance, as by a hedge, has inclosed the prerogatives and powers of princes; their persons are under his special protection; those therefore that form any treasonable designs against their peace, their crown, and dignity, are but twisting halters for themselves. WebNew International Version. B. 12 [And speaking of the tongue] The words of a wise mans mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself. ( Ecclesiastes 10:12-14 ). [Or so the wrong kind of ruler thinks]. But considering the dangers of foolishness, it really is tragic. Whoso removes stones, to pull down a wall or building, does but pluck them upon himself; he shall be hurt therewith, and will wish that he had let them alone. Wisdom will teach us to whet the tool we are to make use of, rather than, by leaving it blunt, oblige ourselves to exert so much the more strength,Ecclesiastes 10:10; Ecclesiastes 10:10. To such Solomon here gives some necessary cautions. If the spirit of the ruler rises up against thee, leave not thy place; for yielding will pacify great offenses ( Ecclesiastes 10:4 ). The same is true of my wrongdoing before God. But even at his strongest and best mankind is hopelessly at the whim of the unpredictability of life. Several of the fathers understood this differently, If the spirit of the ruler - the influence of Satan - hath risen up against and prevailed over thee, to bring thee into some sin; leave not thy place - do not despair of God's mercy; humble thyself before him, and seek pardon through the Son of his love, and this will be marpe, a remedy or cure even for chataim gedolim, great errors or sins. They warm each other's hearts while they converse together of the love of Christ, or join in singing his praises. I. He that cleaves the wood, especially if, as it follows, he has sorry tools (Ecclesiastes 10:10; Ecclesiastes 10:10), shall be endangered thereby; the chips, or his own axe-head, will fly in his face. It is well with a people when their princes are examples of temperance, when those that have most to spend upon themselves know how to deny themselves. A feast is made for laughter, Dead flies putrefy the perfumers ointment: Solomon here followed a familiar form in stating proverbs. Solomon speaks for himself, and for every wise and good man that is a master, or a magistrate, that he could easily forgive those, upon their submission, whom yet, upon their provocation, he had been very angry with. Now, I dont think Ive ever smelled the smell of dead flies. Do not, in a passion, quit thy post of duty; wait To use the metaphor of a ship, he has sailed in many different directions to show us the meaninglessness of life. I mean, you're, when you're a fool you just, it's obvious. WebNote: Ecclesiastes, known in Hebrew as Kohelet, is in the Writings (Ketuvim) section of the Bible. So figure it out, man. So, be so careful to not curse your king with your mouth, that you dont even do it in your mind. And in verse 7, seeing servants where princes ought to be and vice versa is seen as an evil error. Curse not the king, no not even in your thoughts; and curse not the rich in your bedroom: for a little bird of the air will carry the voice, and that which hath wings shall tell the matter ( Ecclesiastes 10:20 ). Old Testament Wisdom. So, verse 18 I think is another instance of the great detriment that foolish rulers bring upon their country. It's just out of place. The reputation that is got with difficulty, and by a great deal of wisdom, may be easily lost, and by a little folly, because envy fastens upon eminency, and makes the worst of the mistakes and miscarriages of those who are cried up for wisdom, and improves them to their disadvantage; so that the folly which in another would not be taken notice of in them is severely censured. All their labour is for the world and the body, and the meat that perishes, and in this labour they spend their strength, and exhaust their spirits, and weary themselves for very vanity, Hab 2 13; Isa 55 2. And you can insist on your right of way but get wiped out. A king may hear of my wrongdoing and I may suffer because of it, even though I did not know he could learn of it. a. Reality might be an acquired taste, but Solomon urges us to see reality for what it is. Web(Read Ecclesiastes 10:4-10) Solomon appears to caution men not to seek redress in a hasty manner, nor to yield to pride and revenge. (2.) Let me just point out that we have four verbs in these two verses, and the KJV translates them as Note, Many who are empty of sense are full of words; and the least solid are the most noisy. Due to security reasons we are not able to show or modify cookies from other domains. However, people might not openly acknowledge the foolishness that is readily apparent. 1. WebEcclesiastes 10. To such Solomon here gives some necessary cautions. They think money will solve all their problems. Wisdom will teach us to enchant the serpent we are to contend with, rather than think to out-hiss it (v. 11): The serpent will bite if he be not by singing and music charmed and enchanted, against which therefore he stops his ears (Ps 58 4, 5); and a babbler is no better to all those who enter the lists with him, who therefore must not think by dint of words to out-talk him, but be prudent management to enchant him. The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness: and the end of his talk is mischievous madness. So, if your axe head is blunt then youll need to exert more strength to cut down a tree or split wood. The babbler is no different. Its potential. He that is lord of the tongue (so the phrase is), a ruler that has liberty of speech and may say what he will, it is as dangerous dealing with him as with a serpent uncharmed; but, if you use the enchantment of a mild and humble submission, you may be safe and out of danger; herein wisdom, the meekness of wisdom, is profitable to direct. Yet these words of the Preacher show us the futility and foolishness of a life lived without an eternal perspective. Folly is set in great dignity, Give more grace, so that thy work shall not suffer . 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 predicts the failure of human philosophy to discover purpose apart from faith, while offering a viable philosophical solution: to begin with faith. And here, a physical literal house is brought to our minds. He leaves no stone unturned, but finds nothing but futility. A feast is made for laughter, and wine maketh merry: but money answers all things ( Ecclesiastes 10:18-19 ). God, by his ordinance, as by a hedge, has inclosed the prerogatives and powers of princes; their persons are under his special protection; those therefore that form any treasonable designs against their peace, their crown, and dignity, are but twisting halters for themselves. It Composure requires remaining unfazed by surrounding circumstance. 2. The following cookies are also needed - You can choose if you want to allow them: You can read about our cookies and privacy settings in detail on our Privacy Policy Page. But, getting beyond grammar, heres the point of the Preacher. Sometimes those who shouldnt be ruling are. The rulers temper stems from his spirit pouring out in the form of emotion. As soon as he begins to speak you may perceive his folly; at the very first he talks idly, and passionately, and like himself. And it has something to do with rulers. There are traps and dangers throughout society. It rises up to fury, and tends to the hurt and injury of others: The end of his talk, the end it comes to, is madness. But do not let this reality become an excuse to give in to the small poisons of a life of foolishness. WebEcclesiastes 10:4 If the ruler's temper flares against you, do not abandon your post, for calmness lays great offenses to rest. (2.) But wisdom brings success. Yet the general scope of all the observations in this chapter is to recommend wisdom to us, and its precepts and rules, as of great use for the right ordering of our conversation and to caution us against folly. If we meet How cautious subjects have need to be that they harbour not any disloyal purposes in their minds, nor keep up any factious cabals or consultations against the government, because it is ten to one that they are discovered and brought to light, v. 20. All sin begins there, and therefore the first risings of it must be curbed and suppressed, and particularly that of treason and sedition. A. Men who should know better, but evidently don't. Read full chapter Ecclesiastes 10:4 in The scope of these verses is to keep subjects loyal and dutiful to the government. 2. A nations first need is a mature leader. Thus God, in his providence, punishes a wicked people; but, as far as it is the ruler's act and deed, it is certainly his error, and a great evil, a grievance to the subject and very provoking; but it is an error under the sun, which will certainly be rectified above the sun, and when it shall shine no more, for in heaven it is only wisdom and holiness that are set in great dignity. Get where you don't speak for a day or two because, "There's five." 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. The temper of a ruler directed toward us is dangerous. The words of a wise mans mouth are gracious, At all such times let us turn to God and say, Put in more strength. (1.) A wise mans heart is at his right hand, But a fools heart at his left. 3 Yea also, when he that is a fool walketh by the way, his wisdom faileth him, and he saith [by demonstration] to every one that he is a fool. They have no idea where they are going (12-15).Immature rulers, who think only of their own comforts and ignore the needs of the people, bring hardship and discontent to the country they rule (16-17). Does digging a pit always eventuate in falling into it? New Century Version Chapter Parallel Ecclesiastes 10:4 (NCV) Don't leave your job just because your boss is angry with you. This devotional commentary will help uncover new facets in these books. b. 4 If the spirit of the ruler rise up against thee, leave not thy place; for yielding pacifieth great offences. 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