(1.) i. The main message of Chapter 10 is to avoid the pull of foolishness and stand firm in the solid foundation of wisdom. if one is lack Ecclesiastes 10:1. Ecclesiastes 9:17 to Eccle. Recall that Ecclesiastes 8:2-9 concerned not running afoul of government. But this will always prompt you to accept/refuse cookies when revisiting our site. We fully respect if you want to refuse cookies but to avoid asking you again and again kindly allow us to store a cookie for that. Utilizing a mix of imagery and direct description, the Book of Ecclesiastes is an honest attempt to reconcile life on this Earth with the mysteries of Heaven. And a bird in flight may tell the matter. Who can tell him what will be after him? Nederlandstalige Bijbelstudies door Stan Marinussen, Copyright - Enduring Word       |      . And on and on. ). 6 Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible. Home / Commentary / Ecclesiastes / Ecclesiastes Chapter 10 / Ecclesiastes 10:1-4. Required fields are marked *. left. Please enter your email address associated with your Salem All-Pass account, then click Continue. Verse Ecclesiastes 10:4. 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. This is also similar to Solomons statement at the end of Chapter 9, one sinner destroys much good.. 1. spices. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Calvinism ). Solomon shares with us his experiments to find meaning through reason and experience. 4: generatio praeterit et generatio advenit terra vero in aeternum stat. YIELDING, &C.. gentleness preventeth greater outrages. _If the spirit of the ruler rise up against thee_ To the picture of Walking (Eccl 4:11) . He that digs a pit shall fall into it; and whoso breaks a hedge, a serpent shall bite him ( Ecclesiastes 10:8 ). ECCLESIASTES 10:1 New Testament Acts But considering the dangers of foolishness, it really is tragic. threatening: leave not thy place; And whoever breaks through a wall will be bitten by a serpent. i. F.B. Sometimes those who shouldnt be ruling are. I. I think I'm getting a heartbeat. 3: quid habet amplius homo de universo labore suo quod laborat sub sole. Matthew Henry Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Ecclesiastes 10:4-11. 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. Bible Commentary for Ecclesiastes 10:4. So, what is it?. Wisdom and folly become obvious in life. And yet, whether your authority is wise or foolish, the Preacher will recommend in verse 20 that you speak well of him. [Note: Hubbard, p. Our website uses cookies to store user preferences. You can also change some of your preferences. 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. And, of course, we are told that our President and Vice President and former President Richard Nixon, David Rockefeller, that elitist of the United States, members of this Bohemian Club, and they have a little retreat north of San Francisco where they go once a year for a retreat. For spirit in 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. "The lesson is that the self-controlled person who has less rank is really more powerful than the out-of-control supposed superior." presence. FOURTH SECTION So, in chapter 10 verses 1 through 3, the Preacher begins by contrasting wisdom and folly. And cause it to give off a foul odor; A little foolishness can poison a lot of wisdom. "yielding pacifieth." 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. and through idleness of the hands the house droppeth through. 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. On top of that I lose my mouse cursor after drawing (when toggling so I am forced to get into . (See Proverbs 15:4.). Solomons great wealth meant he could use all his time toward his investigations. The tragedy of oppression. It can pacify great offenses. 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). Where did I hear about that? If the (c) spirit of the ruler riseth against thee, leave not thy St. Peter (1 Peter 2:20) Someone breaking through a wall and a snake biting him. To make this case, Solomon talks through the cause-and-effect of bad leadership in this world. Just like there are uncertainties in the arena of whos ruling in a society so too is there uncertainty in everyday life. Delitzsch, p. If anyone could use reason to discover meaning through life experiences, it would be Solomon. But verbs in Hebrew are a little different than in English. i. If its modal, then its less certain and more conditional. The wrath of the civil magistrate, the chief ruler of the land, If the spirit of the ruler rises against you: The idea seems to be, Even in a difficult situation, dont leave your post. But the proper response is to avoid reacting. But the lips of a fool shall swallow him up; And he shows everyone that he is a fool. And wine makes merry; Dead flies make a perfumer's oil stink, so a little foolishness is This is the remedy for a volatile situation. When fools are exalted and wise men are humiliated this is an evil error in the Preachers mind. We cannot gain clarity through our own efforts and experiences. Others do not work at all and so ruin themselves. "A wise man's heart is at his right hand.". If youre lazy the roof-beams will sink. Someone MAY fall into it. Yielding can pacify great offenses. 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). So figure it out, man. The fool cannot escape his foolishness. But it's something that they are zeroing in on even as they've zeroed in on Nancy Reagan's fancy clothes and all. leave H3240 (H8686) post H4725 conc. At the end of chap. Ecclesiastes 10:4, KJV: If the spirit of the ruler rise up against . It can actually save your life at times. And the end of his talk is raving madness. Dead flies cause the ointment of the apothecary to send forth a stinking odor: so does a little folly to him that is in reputation for wisdom and honor ( Ecclesiastes 10:1 ). _ruach._ App-9. There seems to be oftentimes inconsistency. Surely the serpent will bite without enchantment; and a babbler is no better ( Ecclesiastes 10:11 ). 373.] Fools react to the mysterious, uncontrollable nature of the world by trying to tame and grasp everything around them. Ecclesiastes 10:1-4New International Version. 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. 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. So, a fool cannot hide his nature. Limited Atonement There is an evil which I have seen under the sun, as an error which proceeds from the ruler: Folly is set in great dignity, and the rich sit in a low place. 213.]. RISE UP. And, "The work of God," or, as Ecclesiastes 8:16-12 Good advice. In other words, who would want to listen to a fool? prevent great wr CHAPTER 10 The wise will learn how to control their thoughts and, consequently, their words and actions. In Pleasure, Nor In Devotion To Affairs And Its Rewards; 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. b. Here are a number of observations and all They're zeroing in on the Bohemian Club as one of the things. b. And so next in verses 8 through 11 the Preacher goes from the unpredictable in regard to rulers to the unpredictable aspects of life in general. Men who should know better, but evidently don't. 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. 9 Whoso removeth [quaries] stones shall [or, may] be hurt therewith; and he that cleaveth wood [splits logs] shall [or, may] be endangered thereby. show that there is a practical value in wisdom a ECCLESIASTES 9:17 TO ECCLESIASTES 10:15. Or you could be wise about it and sharpen the axe. And sometimes in Scripture a nation is described as a house the house of Jacob represents Israel, for example. Stupidity leads to wrongdoing and marks a person out as a fool in the eyes of everyone (10:1-3). By long forbearing is a prince persuaded,Proverbs 25:15. A serpent may bite when it is not charmed; The discussion of wise men and fools continues in verse 2. Ecclesiastes 10:4New International Version. Salem Media Group. All rights reserved. 8:3 ) ; for yielding pacifieth great But clarity can come if our starting place is faith in God. 609-618. i. Because you never know how that curse might be conveyed to the very one that youre cursing. Without a foundation of faith, life has no meaning. 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. And what happens for us as interpreters is that we need to make a decision between one or the other possibilities. And if youre idle the roof will leak. Proverbs 25:15 By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone. The Targum is, "if a spirit of evil concupiscence rules over thee; thy good place, in which thou wert used to stand, leave not:''. should be kindled against thee, do not resign thy place; for power That's where they got the phrase, "A little bird told me." To those that may say any thing it is wisdom to say nothing that is provoking. It can seem like we are living in a fog. "If the spirit of the ruler rise up against thee, leave not thy place; for gentleness allayeth great offences.". Does breaking through a wall ALWAYS eventuate in a snake biting you? Illustration of the conduct of wisdom under capricious rulers, If the spirit of the ruler rise up against thee, Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers. see ( Ecclesiastes 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. The advice of Ecclesiastes 8:3 is repeated. And thus, they are exposing themselves to ridicule and to the press which will expose them. He that cleaves the wood, especially if, as it follows, he has sorry tools (Ecclesiastes 10:10; Ecclesiastes 10:10), shall be endangered thereby; the chips, or his own axe-head, will fly in his face. Do not, in a passion, quit thy post of duty; wait awhile, and thou wilt find that yielding pacifies great offences. 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. Proverbs 15:1). 2. 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. There are traps and dangers throughout society. wisdom and honor (Ecclesiastes 10:1). Who can tell you what the future holds? The same rule is to be observed in all relations, for the preserving of the comfort of them. Proud member
THE SPIRIT; the passion or wrath, as is manifest from the following All these sins, into which he falls who answers wrath with wrath, patience avoids, and puts a check to them. He leaves no stone unturned, but finds nothing but futility. [Or so the wrong kind of ruler thinks]. 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. We were had our own little mafias and secret organizations and you know, "Blood, man," and just, we were brothers and this whole thing. BEHAVIOUR CONNECTED WITH SUPERIORS (ECCLESIASTES 10:4). So, the Preacher has addressed the speech of the fool. The liberal press has decided to expose its activities because they are sort of ridiculous and, of course, they are out to get some of our leaders and to sort of demolish them as idols in our eyes. Gentleness on thy part will calm both thyself and him, and prevent great wrongs being committed by either. The tears of the oppressed, But they have no comforter On the side of their oppressors there is power, But they have no comforter. 4. Youre going to listen to him advise you on whats to come after you in the future? A general, CRITICAL NOTES. A wise man's heart is at his right hand, But a fool's heart at his left. _Lit_., Flies of death; because, 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. POSITION, BECAUSE COMPOSURE ALLAYS GREAT OFFENSES." And the princes that attend that king eat in the morning. "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. Since these providers may collect personal data like your IP address we allow you to block them here. manner, and, like a storm and tempest, is very blustering and 11 Surely [If] the serpent will bite without [before] enchantment; and a babbler [then the master of the tongue snake charmer] is no better [has no profit]. And that gives us the idea that this will certainly happen at some point in the future. Click to enable/disable _ga - Google Analytics Cookie. I. So, "Yielding can pacify great offenses." Due to security reasons we are not able to show or modify cookies from other domains. Now, I dont think this is condemning eating breakfast. Laziness leads to decay. Old Testament Law 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. And in verse 7, seeing servants where princes ought to be and vice versa is seen as an evil error. There is an evil I have seen under the sun, Its like when both evil and good men die with no distinction. position and equipment as he starts on his last course. There are endless instances of prizes forfeited and good beginning marred in a single reckless moment not only by the irresponsible, such as Esau, but by the sorely tried, such as Moses and Aaron. (Kidner). And the Preacher says that this kind of reversal of the way things ought to be is evil. Thats because the speech of a fool goes from bad to worse. Composure requires remaining unfazed by surrounding circumstance. a. _leave not thy place_ In anger or discontent. Ec Ecc Eccles. Continue in a diligent and faithful discharge of thy duty, and modestly and humbly submit to him. So, be so careful to not curse your king with your mouth, that you dont even do it in your mind. The rulers temper stems from his spirit pouring out in the form of emotion. Old Testament Narrative The fool doesnt wisely consider the future, and how wise use of ones time in the present can make for a much better future. Trying to somehow it's amazing to me what dumb things wise men can do and leaders can do and all.When we were little kids, we would make up our clubs with our secret oaths and our initiations and our passwords, and you know, the whole thing. His reputation may be impeccable. Product-market fit is when a company makes something . Answer certainly not a fool with all his words. And your princes feast at the proper time It MAY happen. Ecclesiastes 10:1 reminds us that even small things have consequences. His unsurpassed wisdom allowed him the faculties to design a vast array of activities, as well as assess their results, and determine their meaning. So, this verse can be sort of confusing. Theres no doubt that the heart leads the body. And then think about dead flies. Jarchi interprets it of the spirit of the governor of the world, strictly inquiring into the actions of men; and healing their sins by chastisements, which cause them to leave them. CHAPTER 10 This chapter contains a series of proverbs, expressing the wisdom and prudence of the natural man. 10 If the iron be blunt, and he do not whet the edge, then must he put to more strength: but wisdom is profitable to direct. 14 A fool also is full of words: a man cannot tell what shall be; and what shall be after him, who can tell him? Jacob enchanted Esau with a present and Abigail David. ), Great offences. A. But when I was old, I put away the childish things" ( 1 Corinthians 13:11 ). The rich sit in lowly positions. On the other hand. Ecclesiastes 4 Lessons by Rob Harbison of God Himself as over against His created universe. Woe to you, O land, when your king is a child, It smells good. The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself. He demonstrates it (literally says it) everywhere he goes. "Yielding (literally, soundness) pacifieth" the irritated ruler, so as to prevent his committing "great offences." But unfortunately, life with its unpredictability sometimes nullifies the benefits of wisdom. That is folly without even the excuse of ignorance. (Kidner). Consequently, the rulers illogical decision nullifies the better workers wisdom (Ecclesiastes 10:5-7). BOOK OF ECCLESIASTES CHAPTER 10 Here are a number of observations and all show that there is a practical value in wisdom a. Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible. iii. Solomon concludes with an exhortation that lifes fulfillment is found in following Gods ways, for it is He who will determine the meaning of all deeds in His final judgement. Dead flies cause the ointment of the apothecary to send forth a If people want to enjoy the good things of life, they must work so that they can earn the money to buy them (18-19). Something that is there but cant be grasped. If the spirit of the ruler rise up against thee, leave not thy place; for yielding pacifieth great offences. a. 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. I mean, you're, when you're a fool you just, it's obvious. Ecclesiastes 4:1-3 First of all, he adduces the oppression of man by his fellow-man. The wisest course of action when confronted with. The response of wisdom requires a spirit of composure. and the beginning of chap. 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. This explains "leave not thy place"; do not in a resisting spirit withdraw from thy post of duty (Ec 8:3). (See Proverbs 15:4.) a. of
The foolish worker is in trouble. An obvious statement is made: that deadflies spoil a fine ointment and cause it to smell. If the spirit - i. e., If he is angry. I have seen servants on horses, [Note: Cf. Copyright 2023, Bible Study Tools. Let me just point out that we have four verbs in these two verses, and the KJV translates them as shall. verba Ecclesiastes filii David regis Hierusalem. And there are many chances for us to be foolishfollowing our own instincts, reacting to what others do, trying to control circumstances, just to name a few. And one does not sharpen the edge, While a wise mans heart directs him toward the right, the foolish mans heart directs him toward the left. [3] We might paraphrase it by saying, "Don't run when accused, they might think you are guilty"! This is illustrated Ecclesiastes 10:7; Ecclesiastes 10:7. passion, and quit his service upon it; and much less forget thy But thats exactly the kind of mindset in rulers that the Preacher is warning about self-indulgent ones. But a fools heart at his left. Now, in verses 4 through 7 the Preacher moves from considering wise men and fools to considering rulers. b. Woe to you, O land Blessed are you, O land: The Preacher understood that a land was blessed by good, faithful leaders, but cursed under wicked and incompetent leaders. Its kind of a humorous picture a guy walking around telling everyone that hes a fool. thee_ Upon some misinformation given him, or mismanagement of thine; place; for yielding pacifieth great offences. The Book of Ecclesiastes is, up to a certain point, the converse of 13 The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness: and the end of his talk is mischievous madness. 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 ). 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. Dont even do it in your room. So then, I think what we have in verse 19 is a quotation from foolish rulers. 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; He tries every sort of pleasure and entertainment, spanning the full spectrum of wine, women, and song. submissive carri Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, College Press Bible Study Textbook Series, G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible, George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary, John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible, Joseph Bensons Commentary on the Old and New Testaments, Kretzmann's Popular Commentary of the Bible, Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible, Matthew Poole's Concise Commentary On The Bible, Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments, The Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary, Through The Bible C2000 Serie by Chuck Smith. "The right" and "the left" (Ecclesiastes 10:2) are not the political right and left, conservatism and liberalism. 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. He remarks that greed is at the bottom of a good deal of human misery. 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. Men are not preferred according to their merit. And reality will hit hard for them and their country someday. They think money will solve all their problems. PROVERBS. Do not curse the rich, even in your bedroom; Its an error something that shouldnt happen. 10:4-10 Solomon appears to caution men not to seek redress in a hasty manner, nor to yield to pride and revenge. Please see our Privacy Policy for cookie usage details. Wisdom includes the power to make good choices even during an emotional situation. Do not curse the king, even in your thought; 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." New Testament Epistles But wisdom brings success. But money answers everything. But this time he wants to tell us about wisdom and folly again but specifically as it applies to rulers. Its as if hes literally telling people that hes a fool by the way he conducts himself. Everyone has an innate sense that allows them to discern the difference between wisdom and foolishness. The phrase () is not to be compared, for it signifies quieting by an exhausting outbreak; on the contrary, in the passage before us must signify quieting, as the preventing of an outbreak (cf. While the rich sit in a lowly place. Though the words of a wise mans mouth are gracious, the lips of a fool shall swallow him up. Its good to have rulers who are ready for the job. 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. 15:1 ) ( 25:15 ) . 1 Makes sense. But it wont. Instruction (10:1-4) Observation (10:5-19) Instruction (10:20-12:8) Conclusion (12:9-14) Thats why it exists. 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. They are the place of protection and the place of danger, or, to put in another way: the correct way and the incorrect way (cf. And as he drifts further to the left (away from the right), the more evident it becomes, even leading to the madness and evil outlined throughout Ecclesiastes. At all such times let us turn to God and say, Put in more strength. IF THE SPIRIT OF THE RULER RISE UP _If the anger of the ruler remember always that it is a ruler with whom thou dealest, cont "IF THE RULER'S TEMPER RISES AGAINST YOU, DO NOT ABANDON YOUR If the ruler's temper rises against you, do not abandon your position, because composure allays great offenses. Reality might be an acquired taste, but Solomon urges us to see reality for what it is. Solomon also uses this framework to talk about the careful administration of wisdom. 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. If you refuse cookies we will remove all set cookies in our domain. is able to add to the same precept a new and inspiring motive. Those that go about to alter a well-modelled well-settled government, under colour of redressing some grievances and correcting some faults in it, will quickly perceive not only that it is easier to find fault than to mend, to demolish that which is good than to build up that which is better, but that they thrust their own fingers into the fire and overwhelm themselves in the ruin they occasion. TEXT 10:1-4 Ecclesiastes predicts the failure of human philosophy to discover purpose apart from faith, while offering a viable philosophical solution: to begin with faith. If the spirit (anger) of the ruler - (.) We don't know the future. Old Testament Poetry As an error proceeding from the ruler: Along this line, he counseled his readers to not curse the king lest they be found out. But the speech of a fool destroys himself. Wed expect that good men will live forever or at least a long time and that evil men would die early. If the ax is dull, ii. viii. For conciliation pacifies great offenses. 5 There is an evil which I have seen under the sun, as an error which proceedeth from the ruler [rulers make]: So, whatever is to come is viewed by the Preacher as evil. Men are not preferred according to their merit. Even when a fool walks along the way, It smells nice. That would be wise and by that wisdom you would gain some profit and benefit. 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