Ecclesiastes 4:5

The fool foldeth his hands together, and eateth his own flesh.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Ecclesiastes 4:5

BSB

The fool folds his hands and consumes his own flesh.

AKJV

The fool folds his hands together, and eats his own flesh.

CPDV

The foolish man folds his hands together, and he consumes his own flesh, saying:

ERV

The fool foldeth his hands together, and eateth his own flesh.

NHEB

The fool folds his hands together and ruins himself.

SMT

The foolish one folded his hands together, and ate his flesh.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Ecclesiastes 4:5

ThefoolH3684Noun Masculine foldethH2263VerbhishandsH3027Noun Feminine togetherH2263VerbandeatethH398VerbhisownfleshH1320Noun Masculine

Commentary for Ecclesiastes 4:5

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Ecclesiastes 4:5

Summary

Idleness leads to self-destruction and suffering.

Event

Idle person self-destructs

Estimated Time Period

c. 950 BC