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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Other Translations for Ecclesiastes 10:17

BSB
Blessed are you, O land whose king is a son of nobles, and whose princes feast at the proper time-for strength and not for drunkenness.
AKJV
Blessed are you, O land, when your king is the son of nobles, and your princes eat in due season, for strength, and not for drunkenness!
CPDV
Blessed is the land whose king is noble, and whose princes eat at the proper time, for refreshment and not for self-indulgence.
ERV
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!
NHEB
Blessed are you, land, when your king is the son of nobles, and your princes eat in due season, for strength, and not for drunkenness.
SMT
Happy thou, O land: thy king the son of nobles, and thy chiefs shall eat in time, in strength and not in drinking.

Commentary for Ecclesiastes 10:17

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Ecclesiastes 10:17
Summary
Blessed nation with virtuous leadership and discipline
Event
Blessing upon virtuous kingdom
Estimated Time Period
c. 300 BC
Category
Blessing