Ecclesiastes 10:13

The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness: and the end of his talk is mischievous madness.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Ecclesiastes 10:13

BSB
The beginning of his talk is folly, and the end of his speech is evil madness.
AKJV
The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness: and the end of his talk is mischievous madness.
CPDV
At the beginning of his words is foolishness, and at the end of his talk is a most grievous error.
ERV
The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness: and the end of his talk is mischievous madness.
NHEB
The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness; and the end of his talk is mischievous madness.
SMT
The beginning of the words of his mouth, folly: and the latter state of his mouth the folly of evil.

Commentary for Ecclesiastes 10:13

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Ecclesiastes 10:13
Summary
Escalating foolishness from beginning to end
Event
Depiction of worsening foolishness
Estimated Time Period
c. 3rd century BC
Category
Wisdom