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Ecclesiastes 10
57 catchwords351 parallels
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Ecclesiastes 10 . 1 , Observations of wisdom and folly; Ecclesiastes 10 . 16 , of riot; Ecclesiastes 10 . 18 , slothfulness; Ecclesiastes 10 . 19 , and money; Ecclesiastes 10 . 20 , Men’s thoughts of kings ought to be reverent.
Ecclesiastes 10:1
As dead flies bring a stench to the perfumer’s oil, so a little folly outweighs wisdom and honor.
Ecclesiastes 10:1 · BSB
the ointment2 parallels
a little5 parallels
Reciprocal10 parallels
- Exodus 5:21 our savour
- Exodus 37:29 the apothecary
- 2 Samuel 16:23 both
- 2 Chronicles 16:14 the apothecaries' art
- Nehemiah 3:8 of the apothecaries
- Nehemiah 6:11 would go
- Ecclesiastes 7:1 precious
- Matthew 26:7 very
- Galatians 2:2 which
- Galatians 2:13 the other
Dead flies Heb. Flies of death
Ecclesiastes 10:2
A wise man’s heart inclines to the right, but the heart of a fool to the left.
Ecclesiastes 10:2 · BSB
wise3 parallels
Reciprocal4 parallels
- 1 Kings 12:8 General
- 2 Chronicles 10:8 he forsook
- Ecclesiastes 2:14 wise
- Ecclesiastes 8:5 a wise
Ecclesiastes 10:3
Even as the fool walks along the road, his sense is lacking, and he shows everyone that he is a fool.
Ecclesiastes 10:3 · BSB
and he5 parallels
Reciprocal8 parallels
- 1 Kings 12:8 General
- 2 Chronicles 10:8 he forsook
- Proverbs 12:23 but
- Proverbs 14:33 General
- Proverbs 17:28 General
- Ecclesiastes 2:14 wise
- Ecclesiastes 10:15 labour
- Acts 22:23 cast
wisdom Heb. heart
Ecclesiastes 10:4
If the ruler’s temper flares against you, do not abandon your post, for calmness lays great offenses to rest.
Ecclesiastes 10:4 · BSB
leave1 parallel
for2 parallels
Reciprocal17 parallels
- Genesis 16:6 fled
- Genesis 16:8 whence
- Genesis 16:9 submit
- Genesis 32:4 servant
- Genesis 33:3 bowed
- 2 Samuel 19:19 And said
- 1 Kings 12:7 speak good
- Esther 4:8 to make supplication
- Proverbs 15:18 he
- Proverbs 16:14 but
- Proverbs 20:2 fear
- Daniel 2:7 Let
- Zechariah 6:8 quieted
- Acts 12:20 but
- Romans 13:3 rulers
- 1 Corinthians 13:4 vaunteth not itself
- Titus 3:1 to be subject
Ecclesiastes 10:5
There is an evil I have seen under the sun—an error that proceeds from the ruler:
Ecclesiastes 10:5 · BSB
an evil4 parallels
as an2 parallels
Reciprocal5 parallels
- Proverbs 19:10 much
- Proverbs 26:1 so
- Proverbs 29:2 when the wicked
- Ecclesiastes 8:14 a vanity
- Isaiah 3:5 base
from Heb. from before
Ecclesiastes 10:6
Folly is appointed to great heights, but the rich sit in lowly positions.
Ecclesiastes 10:6 · BSB
Folly7 parallels
the rich1 parallel
Reciprocal3 parallels
- Proverbs 14:29 exalteth
- Ecclesiastes 10:17 when
- 2 Peter 2:10 to speak
dignity Heb. heights
Ecclesiastes 10:7
I have seen slaves on horseback, while princes go on foot like slaves.
Ecclesiastes 10:7 · BSB
the whole verse2 parallels
Reciprocal5 parallels
- 2 Samuel 15:17 went forth
- Nehemiah 2:10 the servant
- Ecclesiastes 10:17 when
- Isaiah 23:7 her own
- 2 Peter 2:10 to speak
Ecclesiastes 10:8
He who digs a pit may fall into it, and he who breaches a wall may be bitten by a snake.
Ecclesiastes 10:8 · BSB
that10 parallels
Reciprocal7 parallels
- Exodus 21:33 General
- Proverbs 11:6 but
- Proverbs 11:18 wicked
- Proverbs 23:32 biteth
- Proverbs 28:10 he shall
- Jeremiah 18:20 digged
- Habakkuk 2:7 bite
Ecclesiastes 10:9
The one who quarries stones may be injured by them, and he who splits logs endangers himself.
Ecclesiastes 10:9 · BSB
Reciprocal1 parallel
- Psalm 7:15 and is
Ecclesiastes 10:10
If the axe is dull and the blade unsharpened, more strength must be exerted, but skill produces success.
Ecclesiastes 10:10 · BSB
wisdom15 parallels
Reciprocal3 parallels
- 2 Kings 6:5 ax head
- Proverbs 2:11 General
- Ecclesiastes 10:2 but
Ecclesiastes 10:11
If the snake bites before it is charmed, there is no profit for the charmer.
Ecclesiastes 10:11 · BSB
the serpent3 parallels
Reciprocal2 parallels
- Proverbs 18:7 his destruction
- James 3:8 full
Ecclesiastes 10:12
The words of a wise man’s mouth are gracious, but the lips of a fool consume him.
Ecclesiastes 10:12 · BSB
words27 parallels
- Job 4:3
- Job 4:4
- Job 16:5
- Psalm 37:30
- Psalm 40:9
- Psalm 40:10
- Psalm 71:15-18
- Proverbs 10:13
- Proverbs 10:20
- Proverbs 10:21
- Proverbs 10:31
- Proverbs 10:32
- Proverbs 12:13
- Proverbs 12:14
- Proverbs 12:18
- Proverbs 15:2
- Proverbs 15:23
- Proverbs 16:21-24
- Proverbs 22:17
- Proverbs 22:18
- Proverbs 25:11
- Proverbs 25:12
- Proverbs 31:26
- Matthew 12:35
- Luke 4:22
- Ephesians 4:29
- Colossians 4:6
but11 parallels
Reciprocal10 parallels
- Judges 12:6 there fell
- 1 Kings 2:23 spoken
- 1 Kings 12:13 answered
- Proverbs 10:11 but
- Proverbs 12:23 but
- Proverbs 15:28 the mouth
- Proverbs 17:20 and he
- Proverbs 18:21 and
- Ecclesiastes 5:3 a fool's
- Luke 12:3 whatsoever
gracious Heb. grace
Ecclesiastes 10:13
The beginning of his talk is folly, and the end of his speech is evil madness.
Ecclesiastes 10:13 · BSB
beginning25 parallels
- Judges 14:15
- 1 Samuel 20:26-33
- 1 Samuel 22:7
- 1 Samuel 22:8
- 1 Samuel 22:16-18
- 1 Samuel 25:10
- 1 Samuel 25:11
- 2 Samuel 19:41-43
- 2 Samuel 20:1
- 2 Kings 6:27
- 2 Kings 6:31
- Proverbs 29:9
- Matthew 2:7
- Matthew 2:8
- Matthew 2:16
- Luke 6:2
- Luke 6:11
- Luke 11:38
- Luke 11:53
- Luke 11:54
- John 12:10
- Acts 5:28-33
- Acts 6:9-11
- Acts 7:54-59
- Acts 19:24-28
Reciprocal7 parallels
- Genesis 19:9 pressed
- Proverbs 10:19 the multitude
- Proverbs 14:16 the fool
- Proverbs 15:2 tongue
- Ecclesiastes 7:25 know
- Luke 12:3 whatsoever
- Ephesians 5:4 filthiness
talk Heb. mouth
Ecclesiastes 10:14
Yet the fool multiplies words. No one knows what is coming, and who can tell him what will come after him?
Ecclesiastes 10:14 · BSB
fool3 parallels
Reciprocal4 parallels
- Job 16:4 up words
- Proverbs 17:28 General
- Ecclesiastes 10:2 but
- Ezekiel 35:13 have multiplied
Ecclesiastes 10:15
The toil of a fool wearies him, for he does not know the way to the city.
Ecclesiastes 10:15 · BSB
labour9 parallels
because5 parallels
Reciprocal3 parallels
- Genesis 19:11 that they
- Job 39:16 her labour
- Luke 13:24 for
Ecclesiastes 10:16
Woe to you, O land whose king is a youth, and whose princes feast in the morning.
Ecclesiastes 10:16 · BSB
when9 parallels
in the1 parallel
Reciprocal9 parallels
- 1 Kings 3:7 a little
- 1 Kings 20:16 Benhadad
- 2 Kings 22:1 eight years old
- 2 Chronicles 10:8 he forsook
- 2 Chronicles 10:14 My father
- Proverbs 28:12 but
- Isaiah 34:12 call
- Jeremiah 52:3 through
- Acts 24:25 temperance
Ecclesiastes 10:17
Blessed are you, O land whose king is a son of nobles, and whose princes feast at the proper time—for strength and not for drunkenness.
Ecclesiastes 10:17 · BSB
and thy2 parallels
Reciprocal7 parallels
- 1 Kings 20:16 Benhadad
- Isaiah 5:11 rise
- Isaiah 28:7 erred
- Isaiah 34:12 call
- Jeremiah 21:12 morning
- Jeremiah 22:15 eat
- Acts 24:25 temperance
Ecclesiastes 10:18
Through laziness the roof caves in, and in the hands of the idle, the house leaks.
Ecclesiastes 10:18 · BSB
the whole verse9 parallels
Reciprocal2 parallels
- Proverbs 10:4 becometh
- Amos 6:11 breaches
Ecclesiastes 10:19
A feast is prepared for laughter, and wine makes life merry, but money is the answer for everything.
Ecclesiastes 10:19 · BSB
feast6 parallels
and wine8 parallels
but18 parallels
Money which would have answered every good purpose , and served for every emergency , is too often spent in feastings and revellings
Reciprocal6 parallels
- Judges 9:13 cheereth
- Judges 14:10 made there
- Ruth 3:7 his heart
- Esther 1:10 the heart
- Proverbs 21:20 treasure
- John 2:3 they wanted
maketh merry Heb. maketh glad the life
Ecclesiastes 10:20
Do not curse the king even in your thoughts, or curse the rich even in your bedroom, for a bird of the air may carry your words, and a winged creature may report your speech.
Ecclesiastes 10:20 · BSB
Curse3 parallels
in thy bedchamber3 parallels
Reciprocal5 parallels
- 2 Samuel 16:5 cursed
- 1 Kings 21:13 the king
- 2 Kings 6:12 telleth
- Esther 2:22 the thing
- 2 Peter 2:10 to speak
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