But you see, the problem is by belonging to it they have given them and going along with the folly of this springtime retreat up there, they celebrate the coming of spring by putting on their little flowered tutus and dancing around and all. 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. People talk so confidently of the future and all. 13 The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness: and the end of his talk is mischievous madness. Whoso breaks a hedge, an old hedge, that has long been a land-mark, let him expect that a serpent, or adder, such as harbour in rotten hedges, will bite him; some viper or other will fasten upon his hand, Acts 28:3. Leave not thy place - i. e., Do not lose thy self-control and quit his presence. a. He leaves no stone unturned, but finds nothing but futility. Dead flies cause the ointment of the apothecary to send forth a Now my wife believes that this is a scriptural truth. let not subjects carry on a quarrel with their prince upon any private personal disgust ( ecclesiastes 10:4 ecclesiastes 10:4 ): " if the spirit of the ruler rise up against thee, if upon some misinformation given him, or some mismanagement of thine, he is displeased at thee, and threaten thee, yet leave not thy place, forget not the duty of a i. If this be true as to our relation to an earthly ruler, how much more so in our relation to the King of kings! And a bird in flight may tell the matter. offences; Yielding.Literally, healing. The wise man does not quit his job when his boss gets angry with him. Walking (Eccl 4:11) . On the other hand. CHAPTER 10 should be kindled against thee, do not resign thy place; for power kept in thy hands will make pacification for great offences._ From the D. ILLUSTRATIONS OF THOSE WHO LACK Wis. 10:1-11 And verse 9 speaks of the advantages of fellowship . Good advice. Verse Ecclesiastes 10:4. So figure it out, man. 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; at court; thine office under the prince, do not throw it up in a passion, and quit his service upon it; and much less forget thy duty and allegiance to him, and go into disloyalty and rebellion; see Ecclesiastes 8:3; for yielding pacifieth great offences; bearing his anger patiently, submitting to his displeasure quietly, making no returns, or at least giving soft answers, and behaving in a modest and humble manner; in time his wrath will subside, and he will be pacified, and forgive the offences committed; or be convinced that there were none, or however not so great as to require such resentment; see Proverbs 15:1. (3.) Theres no doubt that the heart leads the body. CONCLUSION: Fools are apt, at every turn, to proclaim their folly, for For to him that is joined to all the living That continues with living men; there is hope He hath not only some comfort for the present, but also hopes of further and greater happiness in this world, which men are very prone to entertain and cherish in themselves. a. All work, he says, and all dexterity in work, is due to envy, to a jealous determination to outstrip our neighbours, to what Mallock calls the "desire for inequality." But this time at least to start with he contrasts the woe that foolish rulers brings to a land with the blessing of wise rulers. CHARACTERS: Solomon. He who quarries stones may be hurt by them, While princes walk on the ground like servants. _HILDA BRIGHT AND KITTY PRIDE_ 1-8. Ecclesiastes 8:16-10 He demonstrates it (literally says it) everywhere he goes. Ecclesiastes 4:1-3 First of all, he adduces the oppression of man by his fellow-man. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Required fields are marked *. These are also opportunities to exercise wisdom. And sometimes in Scripture a nation is described as a house the house of Jacob represents Israel, for example. Note that blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience on our websites and the services we are able to offer. "No, five." king, to whom men are and should be subject: if his wrath o _If the spirit of the ruler rise up against thee, leave not thy place; An obvious statement is made: that deadflies spoil a fine ointment and cause it to smell. i. No. "Vanity of vanities," says the Preacher; "Vanity of vanities, all is vanity.". wisdom faileth him, and he saith to everyone that he is a fool. ECCLESIASTES 9:17 TO ECCLESIASTES 10:15. Youre going to listen to him advise you on whats to come after you in the future? He shows everyone that he is a fool: The foolish man (or woman) has a way of making their folly evident. And, He that digs a pit shall fall into it; and whoso breaks a hedge, a serpent shall bite him ( Ecclesiastes 10:8 ). Such is a philosophy of life founded upon human reason and experience. 11 Surely the serpent will bite without enchantment; and a babbler is no better. And its not difficult to spot a fool, is it? In Ecclesiastes 5:4 Koheleth makes a new departure. II. To be ever learning, never arriving, as 2 Timothy 3:7 portrays some people, is to be a trifler who contrives to get lost on even the straightest way to the city. Nederlandstalige Bijbelstudies door Stan Marinussen, Copyright - Enduring Word       |      . And the Preacher says that this kind of reversal of the way things ought to be is evil. 3 Even as fools walk along the road, they lack sense and show everyone how stupid they are. If a person lacks these, he is ignored or despised, even though his quiet words of wisdom may save a city from destruction (13-18).One foolish act can spoil a lot of good. And the princes that attend that king eat in the morning. Please be aware that this might heavily reduce the functionality and appearance of our site. If the spirit of the ruler rise up against you, leave not your place; for yielding pacifies great offenses. for yielding pacifieth great offences._ Let thy power be magnified in my weakness. _IF THE SPIRIT OF THE RULER RISE UP AGAINST So, in chapter 10 verses 1 through 3, the Preacher begins by contrasting wisdom and folly. 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 theres no benefit to your wisdom. I think thats what the admonition to not leave your place is saying. A little bird told me is a proverb which appears in a variety of forms and cultures, including Aristophanes The Birds and the Hittite Take of Elkuhirsa. (Eaton). Consequently, the rulers illogical decision nullifies the better workers wisdom (Ecclesiastes 10:5-7). So, foolishness is in many positions of authority. The word for fool here is sakal, which implies a dense, confused thinker. (Deane). (See Proverbs 15:4.). But the speech of a fool destroys himself. Hes rich in this case because hes not a fool and hes living wisely and such. The babbler is no different. i. It only takes a little foolishness. Continue in a diligent and faithful discharge of thy duty, and It's just like flies in the ointment of the apothecary. And he shows everyone that he is a fool. Where did I hear about that? The king's anger is perhaps justified; the admonition, however, would be otherwise expressed than by 'l-tnch mq', if it were not presupposed that it was not justified; and thus without meta'basis eis a'llo ge'nos an I-section follows the reflection regarding wise deportment as over against the king's displeasure, a section which describes from experience and from personal observation the world turned upside down in the state. And, for a wise man, his desires and values lead him into safe places. Because you never know how that curse might be conveyed to the very one that youre cursing. words, which is oft called spirit, as Judges 8:3 2 Chronicles 21:16 So, "Yielding can pacify great offenses." But a part of wisdom is to listen to emotions and yet not allow them to direct our choices. Wesley's Notes for Ecclesiastes 10:4. To those that may say any thing it is wisdom to say nothing that is provoking. And you dont want that to happen to your country. You express it. These cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with services available through our website and to use some of its features. So, dont get terrified and lose your cool, but rather yield to him! But considering the dangers of foolishness, it really is tragic. It is likewise profitable to direct the subjects how to act towards a prince that is inclined to bear hard upon them, so as not to alienate his affections from them, but to win upon him by humble remonstrances (not insolent demands, such as the people made upon Rehoboam), by patient submissions and peaceable expedients. And wine makes merry; Your email address will not be published. So, the Preacher has addressed the speech of the fool. at court; thine office under the prince, do not throw it up in a We were had our own little mafias and secret organizations and you know, "Blood, man," and just, we were brothers and this whole thing. 6 And cause it to give off a foul odor; Blessed are you, O land, when your king is the son of nobles, Bestow, cast down, lay down, up, leave off, let alone remain, pacify, place, Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular, Curative, a medicine, a cure, deliverance, placidity, Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular, and the day of judgment in the days of youth, are to be thought on, Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers, OT Poetry: Ecclesiastes 10:4 If the spirit of the ruler rises (Ecclesiast. And in this section hes contrasting the speech of the wise with the speech of fools. This is good advice to a child in reference to his parents, and to an inferior of any kind in reference to his superiors. i. To make this case, Solomon talks through the cause-and-effect of bad leadership in this world. Do not leave your post; Let neither prince nor people violently attempt any changes, nor make a forcible entry upon a national settlement, for they will both find it of dangerous consequence, which he shows here by four similitudes, the scope of which is to give us a caution not to meddle to our own hurt. If youre lazy the roof-beams will sink. Product-Market Fit. He tries every sort of pleasure and entertainment, spanning the full spectrum of wine, women, and song. a. RSV is a child refers not to age but to general maturity. (Eaton). 5: oritur sol et occidit et ad locum suum revertitur ibique renascens. Then I returned and considered all the oppression that is done under the sun: And look! Solomons experience is summarized in one word: hebel. Hebel is Hebrew for vaporous. A fog, a mist. 16 Woe to thee, O land, when thy king is a child, and thy princes eat in the morning! i. But money answers everything. There's some really nuts out there in the world. So, let me ask does the one always involve the other? Leave not thy place Humble thyself before him, that is thy place and duty; for yielding to him, and not standing stoutly in thy defence, pacifieth great offenses: and then, when his anger is appeased, he will hear any thing in thy justification, if thou have any thing to offer. It's just out of place. This explains "leave not thy place" - do not, in a resisting spirit, withdraw from thy post of duty. But Ive heard its a pretty awful smell. verba Ecclesiastes filii David regis Hierusalem. They're exposing themselves to this. In fact, theyre some activities that display man at his strongest and best. [Or so the wrong kind of ruler thinks]. KJV Ecclesiastes 10:1 Dead flies cause the ointment of the apothecary [perfume] to send forth a stinking savour: so doth a little folly him that is in reputation for [is weightier than] wisdom and honour. And thus, they are exposing themselves to ridicule and to the press which will expose them. "yielding pacifieth." But wisdom brings success. ( Ecclesiastes 10:15-16 ). But it's something that they are zeroing in on even as they've zeroed in on Nancy Reagan's fancy clothes and all. Solomon also uses this framework to talk about the careful administration of wisdom. But when you grow up and you still get into these secret clubs and you have your secret passwords and your secret handshakes and your special little robes and clothes and hats and, you just haven't grown up and that's your problem. Matthew Henry Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Ecclesiastes 10:4-11. Ecclesiastes 10:4 Parallel Verses [ See commentary ] Ecclesiastes 10:4, NIV: If a ruler's anger rises against you, do not leave your post; calmness can lay great offenses to rest. By proceeding, you consent to our cookie usage. They do nothing in order; turn night into day, and day into night; sleep when they should wake, and wake when they should sleep; attending more to chamberings and banquetings, than to the concerns of the state. (Clarke). 2. _Dead flies cause the ointment,_ of exquisite And one does not sharpen the edge, And context is probably the most helpful in determining how to translate the verb. This chapter contains a series of proverbs, expressing the wisdom and What difference does it make? Ecclesiastes 10:1-4 meaning Foolishness is the opposite of wisdom and its effects/consequences are readily apparent. However, if we begin with faith, we can effectively use our human faculties to realize wisdom and fulfillment. i. Men are not preferred according to their merit. But this will always prompt you to accept/refuse cookies when revisiting our site. The rich sit in lowly positions. And yet, flies are so small. A dealer in Yielding can pacify great offenses. If the iron be blunt, and he do not sharpen the edge, then must he put in more strength: but wisdom is profitable to direct ( Ecclesiastes 10:9-10 ). Get where you don't speak for a day or two because, "There's five." 15:1 ) ( 25:15 ) . Pacifieth great offences.Rather, probably, quieteth great offences, that is to say, not so much puts an end to the offence felt by the ruler, as to the offences likely to be committed if he do not restrain himself. Just like there are uncertainties in the arena of whos ruling in a society so too is there uncertainty in everyday life. committed; or be convinced that there were none, or however not If its modal, then its less certain and more conditional. manner, nor to yield to pride and revenge. The idea here is that the king is childish or nave or unprepared for his duties and is therefore irresponsible. If the spirit of the ruler rises against you: The idea seems to be, Even in a difficult situation, dont leave your post. ECCLESIASTES 10:1. THE TEACHER SEARCHES FOR The labor of fools wearies them: The fool has no desire to work; or when they do they quickly become wearied. Rulers who are self-controlled and balanced. 4 If the spirit of the ruler rise up against thee, leave not thy place [dont immediately leave your position]; for yielding [composure/a calm response] pacifieth great offences. New Testament Pauline Epistles Foolish men are promoted or accepted to positions of great leadership. 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. And despite the fact that a fools speech is self-destructive and only gets worse as the words increase he just doesnt stop talking. modestly and humbly submit to him. 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. 373.] 2 The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool to the left. We cannot gain clarity through our own efforts and experiences. And then think about dead flies. Jacob enchanted Esau with a present and Abigail David. (c) If your superior is angry with you, be discrete and not moved. _Place. Old Testament Law Solomons conclusion is dark but real: neither meaning nor purpose can be discerned through human reason and experience. THE SPIRIT; the passion or wrath, as is manifest from the following Ecclesiastes 10:1 reminds us that even small things have consequences. 2 A wise mans heart [source of direction/guidance] is at his right hand [leads him to the right a place of protection]; but a fools heart at his [leads him to the] left [no such protection, hes vulnerable]. We may request cookies to be set on your device. Continue in a diligent and faithful discharge of thy duty, and modestly and humbly submit to him. 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. All rights reserved. If the ruler's temper rises against you, do not abandon your position, because composure allays great offenses. Who can tell you what shall be after you? And so it's tragic that wise men can do such foolish things. Ecclesiastes 8:3 Be not hasty to go out of his sight: stand not in an evil thing; for he doeth whatsoever pleaseth him. the sovereign prince or king, to whom men are and should be The rulers temper stems from his spirit pouring out in the form of emotion. Yielding.--Literally, healing. Thoughts on wisdom and folly (9:13-10:20). The discussion of wise men and fools continues in verse 2. duty and allegiance to him, and go into disloyalty and rebellion; But this time he wants to tell us about wisdom and folly again but specifically as it applies to rulers. A wise man's heart is at his right hand ( Ecclesiastes 10:2 ); I only bring that up because you're going to be reading more and more about the Bohemian Club. quietly, making no returns, or at least giving soft answers, and If its indicative then its stated as fact. Leave not thy place - i. e., Do not lose thy self-control and quit his presence. 4 If the spirit of the ruler rise up against thee, leave not thy place; for yielding pacifieth great offences. some understand this of a man's having a spirit of rule and government coming upon him, or of his being advanced to power and authority, that then he should not forget the low estate in which he had been. The spirit The passion. And your princes feast at the proper time Ecclesiastes 10:4 - Annotated Bible by A.C. Gaebelein CHAPTER 10 This chapter contains a series of proverbs, expressing the wisdom and prudence of the natural man. Do not, in a passion, quit thy post of duty; wait awhile, and thou wilt find that yielding pacifies great offences. For a bird of the air may carry your voice, The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness: and the end of his talk is mischievous madness. The words of his mouth begin with foolishness, On top of that I lose my mouse cursor after drawing (when toggling so I am forced to get into . I have seen these riding in pomp and state as princes, while princes, men of noble birth and qualities, fit to rule a kingdom, have been forced to walk as servants upon the earth, poor and despised." (See Proverbs 15:4.) But thats not the way it works in this sin-cursed world. If princes become tyrants, or subjects become rebels, all histories will tell both what is likely to be their fate and that it is at their utmost peril, and it were better for both to be content within their own bounds. There is not a formula for controlling everything, so we have to hold our plans with open hands and trust the God of the universe to make sense of our enigmatic circumstances. To have ones heart at his left side is to have the springs of life (Proverbs 4:23) located in the realm of practical and spiritual incompetence. (Eaton). To use the metaphor of a ship, he has sailed in many different directions to show us the meaninglessness of life. St. Peter (1 Peter 2:20) Rather, if you contrast this statement with the one in the verse to follow, you see that eating in the morning is associated with gluttony and overindulgence and a lack of self-control. You know, you can get in the biggest arguments over some stupid thing like that. A wise mans heart is at his right hand, but a fools heart at his left: Since the right hand was regarded as the side of strength, skill, and favor, the wise mans heart is known and a strength to him. Click to enable/disable _gid - Google Analytics Cookie. prudence of the natural man. Now, he wants to return to the matter of rulers and authorities once again. So, its bad for a land to have foolish and self-indulgent rulers. For spirit in And so when you read about it or hear about it, you'll say, "I heard about that someplace. Ecclesiastes 10:4 Context Crossref Comm Hebrew Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version If a ruler's anger rises against you, do not leave your post; calmness can lay great offenses to rest. If the spirit of the ruler rises up against thee, leave not thy place; for yielding will pacify great offenses ( Ecclesiastes 10:4 ). At all such times let us turn to God and say, Put in more strength. Sometimes those who shouldnt be ruling are. (1.) Here are a number of observations and all Deane believed that this referred to some situation in which a person appointed to some place of service to the ruler (king) should not hastily resign because of some displeasure that might be manifested by the king. Ec Ecc Eccles. Its an error something that shouldnt happen. This is a metaphorical confirmation of the truth enunciated at the end of the last chapter, One sinner destroyeth much good. (Deane). Ecclesiastes 10 New International Version 10 As dead flies give perfume a bad smell, so a little folly outweighs wisdom and honor. You can also change some of your preferences. They used a hedge about to keep the serpents out. And if we would only learn just to yield a point. ECCLESIASTES 10:1 But when I was old, I put away the childish things" ( 1 Corinthians 13:11 ). Folly is set in dignity I have seen servants on horses: The Preacher wanted to remind us that not all is fair in this life. 2 The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool to the left. The tears of the oppressed, But they have no comforter On the side of their oppressors there is power, But they have no comforter. But a fools heart at his left. And someone chopping wood and being endangered by the process. So, just dont do it, for your own good. Ecclesiastes 10:4 now concerns what to do when there is some point of offense. By long forbearing is a prince persuaded,Proverbs 25:15. So then, I think what we have in verse 19 is a quotation from foolish rulers. . So does a little folly to one respected for wisdom and honor. THE PURPOSE OF OUR LIVES Click on the different category headings to find out more. The Quest Achieved. 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 [Theyre self-controlled]! A fool also multiplies words. iii. Ecclesiastes 10:1 reminds us that even small things have consequences. But it doesnt always happen. At the end of chap. It's dumb to just argue over things like that. You're really a man who is of reputation and everything else. 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. They're zeroing in on the Bohemian Club as one of the things. 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