Ecclesiastes 10:18

By much slothfulness the building decayeth; and through idleness of the hands the house droppeth through.

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Other Translations for Ecclesiastes 10:18

BSB
Through laziness the roof caves in, and in the hands of the idle, the house leaks.
AKJV
By much slothfulness the building decays; and through idleness of the hands the house drops through.
CPDV
By laziness, a framework shall be brought down, and by the weakness of hands, a house shall collapse through.
ERV
By slothfulness the roof sinketh in; and through idleness of the hands the house leaketh.
NHEB
By slothfulness the roof sinks in; and through idleness of the hands the house leaks.
SMT
By sloth the frame work will pine away; and by the letting down of the hands, the house will drop.

Commentary for Ecclesiastes 10:18

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Ecclesiastes 10:18
Summary
Negligence causes buildings and homes to deteriorate
Event
Building deterioration from inaction
Estimated Time Period
c. 300 BC
Category
Wisdom