Ecclesiastes 10:19

A feast is made for laughter, and wine maketh merry: but money answereth all things.

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Other Translations for Ecclesiastes 10:19

BSB
A feast is prepared for laughter, and wine makes life merry, but money is the answer for everything.
AKJV
A feast is made for laughter, and wine makes merry: but money answers all things.
CPDV
While laughing, they make bread and wine, so that the living may feast. And all things are obedient to money.
ERV
A feast is made for laughter, and wine maketh glad the life: and money answereth all things.
NHEB
A feast is made for laughter, and wine makes the life glad; and money is the answer for all things.
SMT
For laughter they make bread, and wine will gladden the living: and silver will answer with all.

Commentary for Ecclesiastes 10:19

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Ecclesiastes 10:19
Summary
Money resolves all practical concerns in life
Event
Observation about wealth and pleasure
Estimated Time Period
c. 300 BC
Category
Wisdom