Ecclesiastes 7:6

For as the crackling of thorns under a pot, so is the laughter of the fool: this also is vanity.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Ecclesiastes 7:6

BSB

For like the crackling of thorns under the pot, so is the laughter of the fool. This too is futile.

AKJV

For as the crackling of thorns under a pot, so is the laughter of the fool: this also is vanity.

CPDV

For, like the crackling of thorns burning under a pot, so is the laughter of the foolish. But this, too, is emptiness.

ERV

For as the crackling of thorns under a pot, so is the laughter of the fool: this also is vanity.

NHEB

For as the crackling of thorns under a pot, so is the laughter of the fool. This also is vanity.

SMT

For as the voice of thorns under the pot, so the laughter of the foolish one. Also this is vanity.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Ecclesiastes 7:6

ForasthecracklingH6963Noun MasculineofthornsH5518Noun MasculineunderapotH5518Noun MasculinesoisthelaughterH7814Noun MasculineofthefoolH3684Noun MasculinethisalsoisvanityH1892Noun Masculine

Commentary for Ecclesiastes 7:6

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

Overview of Ecclesiastes 7:6

Summary

Fool's amusement is brief and meaningless

Event

Comparing fool's laughter to burning thorns

Estimated Time Period

c. 3rd century BC