Ecclesiastes 10:17
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!
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This verse from Ecclesiastes Chapter 10 connects to 9 cross-references. Wisdom sayings in the style of Proverbs about foolishness in rulers, workers, and speakers: a little folly outweighs wisdom and honor as dead flies spoil the perfume maker's ointment. A fool's speech is laborious and he does not know the …
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Happy 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!
Happy art thou, O land, When thy king <FI>is<Fi> a son of freemen, And thy princes do eat in due season, For might, and not for drunkenness.
Happy is the land whose ruler is of noble birth, and whose chiefs take food at the right time, for strength and not for feasting.
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And thou shalt bestow that money for whatsoever thy soul lusteth after, for oxen, or for sheep, or for wine, …
Lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the judgment of any of the afflicted.
It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink:
A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.
For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding and knowledge the …
Woe unto them that rise up early in the morning, that they may follow strong drink; that continue until night, …
And their nobles shall be of themselves, and their governor shall proceed from the midst of them; and I will …
I have seen servants upon horses, and princes walking as servants upon the earth.
Folly is set in great dignity, and the rich sit in low place.