Proverbs 19:10

Delight is not seemly for a fool; much less for a servant to have rule over princes.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 19:10

BSB
Luxury is unseemly for a fool-how much worse for a slave to rule over princes!
AKJV
Delight is not seemly for a fool; much less for a servant to have rule over princes.
CPDV
Fine things are not fitting for the foolish, nor is it fitting for a servant to rule over princes.
ERV
Delicate living is not seemly for a fool; much less for a servant to have rule over princes.
NHEB
Delicate living is not appropriate for a fool, much less for a servant to have rule over princes.
SMT
Delight is not becoming to the foolish one; much less for a servant to rule over chiefs.

Commentary for Proverbs 19:10

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 19:10
Summary
Luxury unsuitable for unwise persons
Event
Commenting on inappropriate pleasures
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Wisdom