Ecclesiastes 10:16

Woe to thee, O land, when thy king is a child, and thy princes eat in the morning!

King James Version
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Other Translations for Ecclesiastes 10:16

BSB
Woe to you, O land whose king is a youth, and whose princes feast in the morning.
AKJV
Woe to you, O land, when your king is a child, and your princes eat in the morning!
CPDV
Woe to you, the land whose king is a boy, and whose princes consume in the morning.
ERV
Woe to thee, O land, when thy king is a child, and thy princes eat in the morning!
NHEB
Woe to you, land, when your king is a child, and your princes eat in the morning.
SMT
Wo! to thee, O land: thy king a youth, and thy chiefs will eat in the morning.

Commentary for Ecclesiastes 10:16

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Ecclesiastes 10:16
Summary
Land suffers when immature king rules
Place
Land
Event
Lamentation on youthful kingship
Estimated Time Period
c. 3rd century BC
Category
Wisdom