Its potential. The preacher shows that its first And yet, whether your authority is wise or foolish, the Preacher will recommend in verse 20 that you speak well of him. 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 ). Let not princes invade the rights and liberties of their subjects; let not subjects mutiny and rebel against their princes; for, (1.) 8 He that diggeth a pit shall fall into it; and whoso breaketh a hedge, a serpent shall bite him. "I have seen servants upon horses, men not so much of mean extraction and education (if that were all, it were the more excusable, nay, there is many a wise servant who with good reason has rule over a son that causes shame), but of sordid, servile, mercenary dispositions. They waste their energy in useless work. If the spirit of the ruler rise up against thee, in an angry outburst, The uselessness of achievement (4:4-16) Several examples illustrate how useless much human activity is. 4 If a ruler's anger rises against you, do not leave your post; calmness can lay great offenses to rest. These are just sort of proverbs. Wisdom will teach us to enchant the serpent we are to contend with, rather than think to out-hiss it (Ecclesiastes 10:11; Ecclesiastes 10:11): The serpent will bite if he be not by singing and music charmed and enchanted, against which therefore he stops his ears (Psalms 58:4; Psalms 58:5); 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. They who regard the "offenses" as those of the ruler explain them to mean oppression and injustice; but it seems plain from the run of the sentence that the minister, not the monarch, is primarily in the mind of the writer, though, of course, it is quite true that the submission of the former might save the ruler from the commission of some wrong. The main message of Chapter 10 is to avoid the pull of foolishness and stand firm in the solid foundation of wisdom. He maintains his composure and so gives the impression, rightly or wrongly, that his boss did not need to be angry. Even when a fool walks along the way, He lacks wisdom, And he shows everyone that he is a fool. BEHAVIOUR CONNECTED WITH SUPERIORS (ECCLESIASTES 10:4). 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." 3: quid habet amplius homo de universo labore suo quod laborat sub sole. And the princes that attend that king eat in the morning. Now, I dont think Ive ever smelled the smell of dead flies. The word translated temper is ruwach, which means spirit or wind. It is the same word used in the phrase a chasing after the wind, which serves as one of Solomons synonyms for hebel or vapor (see notes on Ecclesiastes 1:2). So, verse 18 I think is another instance of the great detriment that foolish rulers bring upon their country. of Ecclesiastes 4-6 - Unsatisfying Wealth A. His reputation may be impeccable. Because it seems pretty materialistic and self-indulgent. 1. Composure requires remaining unfazed by surrounding circumstance. subside, and he will be pacified, and forgive the offences a. But this will always prompt you to accept/refuse cookies when revisiting our site. Unfortunately, fools often get into places of authority, but more capable people are not given a chance (4-7). We might save ourselves a great deal of labour, and prevent a great deal of danger, if we did whet before we cut, that is, consider and premeditate what is fit to be said and done in every difficult case, that we may accommodate ourselves to it and may do our work smoothly and easily both to others and to ourselves. Its kind of a humorous picture a guy walking around telling everyone that hes a fool. Old Testament History These cookies collect information that is used either in aggregate form to help us understand how our website is being used or how effective our marketing campaigns are, or to help us customize our website and application for you in order to enhance your experience. Please enter your email address associated with your Salem All-Pass account, then click Continue. The same is true of my wrongdoing before God. c. A feast is made for laughter, and wine makes merry; but money answers everything: Solomon here spoke in the voice of a wicked, unwise king. Old Testament Poetry Laziness leads to decay. Thoughts on wisdom and folly (9:13-10:20). PRACTICAL ADVICE TOUCHING LIFE'S PUZZLES If the spirit of the ruler rise up against you, leave not your place; for yielding pacifies great offenses. The labor of the foolish wearieth every one of them, because he knows not how to go to the city. It can pacify great offenses. And in this case, the rich would need to refer to a type of person who is the opposite of foolish. The Preacher is beginning to direct his arguments in the intended direction. And, for a wise man, his desires and values lead him into safe places. LEAVE NOT THY PLACE - i. e., Do not lose thy self-control and quit his Wed expect that good men will live forever or at least a long time and that evil men would die early. Free shipping . _IF THE SPIRIT OF THE RULER RISE UP AGAINST And one does not sharpen the edge, He who digs a pit will fall into it, And what happens for us as interpreters is that we need to make a decision between one or the other possibilities. Thats where the snake charmer the master of the tongue, literally in verse 11 comes in. Wisdom requires making choices to act in ways that avoid emotional reactions. Something that is there but cant be grasped. Wesley's Notes for Ecclesiastes 10:4. Ecclesiastes 10:4 (RHE) If the spirit of him that hath power, ascend upon thee, leave not thy place: because care will make the greatest sins to cease. Limited Atonement Yielding - A gentle and submissive carriage. Ecclesiastes 10:1-4 But even at his strongest and best mankind is hopelessly at the whim of the unpredictability of life. Proverbs 25:28 Ecclesiastes 10:4 spirit H7307 ruler H4910 (H8802) rises H5927 (H8799) 13 The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness: and the end of his talk is mischievous madness. The patient, teachable reader will discover truth, hope, and challenge within these chapters. Ecclesiastes Commentary - 10 pages; Alternative resource - Ecclesiastes Notes Chapter by Chapter; WESTON FIELDS. This might be another way a small amount of foolishness can pollute a large amount of common sense. Yea also, when he that is a fool walketh by the way, his wisdom faileth him, and he saith to every one that he is a fool ( Ecclesiastes 10:3 ). Though the words of a wise mans mouth are gracious, the lips of a fool shall swallow him up. So, dont get terrified and lose your cool, but rather yield to him! This is the remedy for a volatile situation. Right and left are natural symbols for the strong and good, on the one hand, and for the weak and bad, on the other hand The Latin word sinister means left. (Wright), ii. perfumes, _to send forth a stinking savour;_ a satirical proverb, 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. yielding pacifieth(Pr 15:1). 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." 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. His goal is to synthesize philosophy with the practical world around him. Verse Ecclesiastes 10:2. see ( Ecclesiastes Nederlandstalige Bijbelstudies door Stan Marinussen, Copyright - Enduring Word       |      . Ecclesiastes 10:4, ESV: If the anger of the ruler rises against you, do not leave your place, for calmness will lay great offenses to rest. and through idleness of the hands the house droppeth through. Surely the serpent will bite without enchantment; and a babbler is no better ( Ecclesiastes 10:11 ). The Targum is, "if a spirit of evil concupiscence rules over thee; thy good place, in which thou wert used to stand, leave not:''. As Jesus would later say, wisdom is justified by all her children (Luke 7:35). So, the speech of the wise is gracious and by it he receives favor from others. Its the same issue here. A nations first need is a mature leader. 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. To remain calm and not retaliate. at court; thine office under the prince, do not throw it up in a There's no doubt that the heart leads the body. To use the metaphor of a ship, he has sailed in many different directions to show us the meaninglessness of life. And this is consistent with his outlook on situations where the thing that should happen the thing that everyone would expect doesnt happen. Its an error something that shouldnt happen. Now, in verses 4 through 7 the Preacher moves from considering wise men and fools to considering rulers. Men who should know better, but evidently don't. The "road" (Ecclesiastes 10:3) is not a literal highway but the fools metaphorical way of life. To such Solomon here gives some necessary cautions. No. 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. Does digging a pit always eventuate in falling into it? It smells nice. 10 As dead flies give perfume a bad smell, so a little folly outweighs wisdom and honor. He demonstrates it (literally says it) everywhere he goes. Well, think about perfume. THE WAY THAT A FOOLISH PERSON BEHAVES ECCLESIASTES 10:1-3 There seems to be oftentimes inconsistency. a. Vanity of vanities: The Preacher begins his sermon with his first conclusion (though not his ultimate conclusion). Consequently, the rulers illogical decision nullifies the better workers wisdom (Ecclesiastes 10:5-7). </p> <p>After the drawing I have to Zoom out and zoom into Live View Mode again, which is a bit confusing when presenting. Men are not preferred according to their merit. To start, the Preacher points to the effect that the speech of the wise and the fool has on themselves. All these sins, into which he falls who answers wrath with wrath, patience avoids, and puts a check to them. i. Its good to have rulers who are ready for the job. I have seen servants on horses, 1 Samuel 25:24 And fell at his feet, and said, Upon me, my lord, upon me let this iniquity be: and let thine handmaid, I pray thee, speak in thine audience, and hear the words of thine handmaid. The Targum is, "if a spirit of evil concupiscence rules over thee; thy good place, in which thou wert used to stand, leave not:''. (See Proverbs 15:4.). 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]! Your desires and values and such lead the path you take in life. New Testament Epistles But it doesnt always happen. 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 . The problem presented: the meaninglessness of life. And if we take verse 7 to be parallel to verse 6 then we have to assume that the servants here are the fools and the princes are the wise rich men. 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; Fleeing is the only other option and the Preacher does not advise you to do that. 4 If a ruler's anger rises against you, Old Testament Narrative (4.) Such is a philosophy of life founded upon human reason and experience. I don't know what he's saying. manner, and, like a storm and tempest, is very blustering and RSV is a child refers not to age but to general maturity. (Eaton). That means they were drunk all night so they eat in the morning. Gentleness on thy part will calm both thyself and him, and prevent great wrongs being committed by either. Thats the point of verse 10. And it wont be good for anyone. An obvious statement is made: that deadflies spoil a fine ointment and cause it to smell. Digging pits, breaking down walls, quarrying stones, and chopping down trees all of these things take a lot of effort. 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. kept in thy hands will make pacification for great offences._ From the D. ILLUSTRATIONS OF THOSE WHO LACK Wis. 10:1-11 So, whats the relation between dead flies in perfume and folly in a wise man? Sometimes the promotion goes to the less qualified person because of the supervisors caprice or folly. Proverbs 25:15 By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone. EXPERIENCE CRYSTALLISED IN As the rivers flow endlessly to the sea, so one life flows to the next. a. Its as if hes literally telling people that hes a fool by the way he conducts himself. i. By long forbearing is a prince persuaded,Proverbs 25:15. 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. Why argue? Laziness and idleness will eventuate in the roof sagging and leaking. The words of a wise mans mouth are gracious, Thats because the speech of a fool goes from bad to worse. But I think youll see that they contribute to what weve just been told. 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. As only a little yeast is needed to cause a big loaf of bread to rise, a little evil corrupts a community (Matt 16:6). Otherwise you will be prompted again when opening a new browser window or new a tab. So, in both cases our attention is brought to the roof of the house. IF THE SPIRIT OF THE RULER RISE UP _If the anger of the ruler To make this case, Solomon talks through the cause-and-effect of bad leadership in this world. modestly and humbly submit to him. If the spirit of the ruler rise up against thee, leave not thy place; for yielding pacifieth great offences. It is obvious. "Vanity of vanities," says the Preacher; "Vanity of vanities, all is vanity.". Someone MAY fall into it. He lacks wisdom, Do not, in a passion, quit thy post of duty; wait awhile, and thou wilt find that yielding pacifies great offences. 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. And you can insist on your right of way but get wiped out. Hes rich in this case because hes not a fool and hes living wisely and such. Foolishness is the opposite of wisdom. Hebrew can leave a little more uncertainty as to whether a verb ought to be indicative (shall) or what grammarians call modal (may or might). New Testament Gospels So, foolishness is in many positions of authority. 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]. It starts with Ecclesiastes 10:4 giving counsel on choosing the right course for those in a particular difficult situationof dealing with a ruler or one in authority becoming upset with them. And likely do not wrestle with to the extent Solomon does. Leave not In anger or discontent. 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. Everyone has an innate sense that allows them to discern the difference between wisdom and foolishness. What is discovered is that human reason and experience is inadequate to find purpose. So, let me ask does the one always involve the other? left. what the fool is talking of; what is the drift of his discourse; or where it will end, and what he will bring it to, it is so noisy, confused, and incoherent: or no man can tell future things, or what will come to pass; nor can any man inform another of future events; We don't know the future. Old Testament Minor Prophets Their heart leads each man in opposite directions. That is folly without even the excuse of ignorance. (Kidner). A feast is made for laughter, Proverbs 15:1). Paul said, "When I was a child, I thought as a child, I spoke as a child, and acted as a child. And thus, they are exposing themselves to ridicule and to the press which will expose them. 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. There's some really nuts out there in the world. This is also similar to Solomons statement at the end of Chapter 9, one sinner destroys much good.. subject: if his wrath on any occasion breaks out in a furious If the spirit of the ruler rise up against thee, Illustration of the conduct of wisdom under capricious rulers, Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers, Keil and Delitzsch Biblical Commentary on the Old Testament. Be faithful to your position and you will find that conciliation pacifies great offenses.. Yea, he may have the hopes of a better life, if he improve his opportunities. So, this verse can be sort of confusing. place; for yielding pacifieth great offences. Now, he wants to return to the matter of rulers and authorities once again. 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]. When fools are exalted and wise men are humiliated this is an evil error in the Preachers mind. And despite the fact that a fools speech is self-destructive and only gets worse as the words increase he just doesnt stop talking. 2018 David Guzik No distribution beyond personal use without permission. The Targum is. We may request cookies to be set on your device. Psalms 78:21; 2 Samuel 11: The response of wisdom requires a spirit of composure. ordering of our lives. So does a little folly to one respected for wisdom and honor. You don't know what's going to be out there, you don't know what the future holds. And if youre idle the roof will leak. FOURTH SECTION He leaves no stone unturned, but finds nothing but futility. You dont want the very thing protecting you from the elements to be weakened so as to let through things that can make your life uncomfortable and that can harm you. And its not difficult to spot a fool, is it? If you back down and yet remain in the presence of this person, even if you really offended and angered the man, your staying and yielding will pacify him. And a lot of people have been killed by insisting on their right of ways. If the spirit of the ruler rises against you: The idea seems to be, Even in a difficult situation, dont leave your post. The idea here is that the king is childish or nave or unprepared for his duties and is therefore irresponsible. The tragedy of oppression. When Solomon sees reality firsthand, it causes him to turn to God, and find fulfillment. No. stinking odor: so does a little folly to him that is in reputation for i. F.B. Trembling hands, broken constitutions, ruined reputations, vanished ambitions, wasted lives, poverty, shame, and enfeebled will, death these are the serpents that bite, in many cases, the transgressor.. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Calvinism Thats exactly what happens when foolishness enters into a man whos known for his wisdom and honor. He that digs a pit shall fall into it; and whoso breaks a hedge, a serpent shall bite him ( Ecclesiastes 10:8 ). ii. Woe to thee, O land, when thy king is a child, and thy princes eat in the morning! Wisdom requires making choices to act in ways that avoid emotional reactions. i. The fool has no sense of direction or goal. Solomons experience is summarized in one word: hebel. Hebel is Hebrew for vaporous. A fog, a mist. a. But some people just don't grow up. He doesnt even know how to get to the city to work! Jacob enchanted Esau with a present and Abigail David. i. Do not curse the king, even in your thought; Solomons conclusion is dark but real: neither meaning nor purpose can be discerned through human reason and experience. Life is a mystery. Answer certainly not a fool with all his words. behaving in a modest and humble manner; in time his wrath will ( Ecclesiastes 10:15-16 ). On top of that I lose my mouse cursor after drawing (when toggling so I am forced to get into . ECCLESIASTES 10:1 10:4 The spirit - The passion. ". Others do not work at all and so ruin themselves. THE FOLLOWING COMMENTARY COVERS CHAPTER S 1 THROUGH 12. leave H3240 (H8686) post H4725 conc. Ecclesiastes 9:4-6. Because these cookies are strictly necessary to deliver the website, refusing them will have impact how our site functions. You express it. It only takes a little foolishness. 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 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. 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. For a bird of the air may carry your voice, If the ax is dull, Get where you don't speak for a day or two because, "There's five." I think I'm getting a heartbeat. We were had our own little mafias and secret organizations and you know, "Blood, man," and just, we were brothers and this whole thing. manifestation is discretion based upon selfishness. Theyre concerned only with laughter and merriment. Even when he walks around it can be apparent that he lacks wisdom. The thought is suggestive. He who digs a pit will fall into it: Solomon listed several examples of those who did wrong or foolish things and then suffered because of it. New Testament Acts A dealer in Some people drive themselves in their work but can never relax and enjoy it, because they are always worrying about being ahead of everyone else. A wise mans heart is at his right hand, Ver. Because you never know how that curse might be conveyed to the very one that youre cursing. Ecclesiastes 8:3 Be not hasty to go out of his sight: stand not in an evil thing; for he doeth whatsoever pleaseth him. 18 By much slothfulness [extreme laziness] the building decayeth [roof-breams sink/rafters sag]; and through idleness of the hands the house droppeth through [house drips/roof leaks]. THE SPIRIT; the passion or wrath, as is manifest from the following Wisdom will direct how to sharpen and put an edge upon both ourselves and those we employ, not to work deceitfully (Psalms 52:2), but to work cleanly and cleverly. Wisdom and folly become obvious in life. Do not curse the rich, even in your bedroom; And in verse 7, seeing servants where princes ought to be and vice versa is seen as an evil error. In most activities there is some danger, so people should be careful and plan ahead; otherwise, instead of enjoying success they may meet disaster (8-11).Fools talk without thinking of the consequences of their words and so get themselves into trouble. This is equivalent to, "again I saw," as Ecclesiastes 4:7, with a reference to the wickedness in the place of judgment which he had noticed in Ecclesiastes 3:16. However, if we begin with faith, we can effectively use our human faculties to realize wisdom and fulfillment. But money answers everything. 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. a man cannot tell what shall be; and what shall be after him who can tell him? They're exposing themselves to this. But it wont. Continue in a diligent and faithful discharge of thy duty, and modestly and humbly submit to him. Revised Standard Version Chapter Parallel Ecclesiastes 10:4 (RSV) If the anger of the ruler rises against you, do not leave your place, for deference will make amends for great offenses. II. Help! 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. California - Do Not Sell My Personal Information. The tears of the oppressed, But they have no comforter On the side of their oppressors there is power, But they have no comforter. . SPIRIT. The wise will learn how to control their thoughts and, consequently, their words and actions. THE PURPOSE OF OUR LIVES You see it for a moment, then it is gone. His unsurpassed wisdom allowed him the faculties to design a vast array of activities, as well as assess their results, and determine their meaning. 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