14 For the fool multiplieth words, saying, Man knoweth not what shall be: and who can tell him what shall be after him?

15 The labor of the foolish doth weary him: for he knoweth not to go into the [a]city.

16 Woe to thee, O land, when thy king is a [b]child, and thy princes [c]eat in the morning.

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Footnotes

  1. Ecclesiastes 10:15 The ignorance and beastliness of the wicked is such that they know not common things, and yet will they discuss high matters.
  2. Ecclesiastes 10:16 That is, without wisdom and counsel.
  3. Ecclesiastes 10:16 Are given to their lusts, and pleasures.

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