Ecclesiastes 10:17-19
1599 Geneva Bible
17 Blessed art thou, O land, when thy King is the son [a]of nobles, and thy princes eat in time, for strength and not for drunkenness.
18 By slothfulness the roof of the house goeth to decay, and by the idleness of the hands the house droppeth through.
19 They prepare bread for laughter, and wine comforteth the living, but silver answereth to all.
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- Ecclesiastes 10:17 Meaning, when he is noble for virtue and wisdom, and with the gifts of God.
Ecclesiastes 10:17-19
King James Version
17 Blessed art thou, O land, when thy king is the son of nobles, and thy princes eat in due season, for strength, and not for drunkenness!
18 By much slothfulness the building decayeth; and through idleness of the hands the house droppeth through.
19 A feast is made for laughter, and wine maketh merry: but money answereth all things.
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