Ecclesiastes 10:18

By laziness, a framework shall be brought down, and by the weakness of hands, a house shall collapse through.

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In The King James Version

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

In Context

17Blessed is the land whose king is noble, and whose princes eat at the proper time, for refreshment and not for self-indulgence.

19While laughing, they make bread and wine, so that the living may feast. And all things are obedient to money.

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Cross References

Proverbs 12:24The hand of the strong will rule. But anyone who is neglectful will pay tribute.

Proverbs 20:4Because of the cold, the lazy one was not willing to plough. Therefore, in the summer, he will beg, and it will not be given to him.

Proverbs 23:21For those who waste time drinking, and who surrender themselves to symbols, will be consumed. And those who sleep will be clothed in rags.

Hebrews 6:11Yet we desire that each one of you display the same solicitude toward the fulfillment of hope, even unto the end,

Matthew Henry on Ecclesiastes 10:17-20

Mutual Duties of Princes and Subjects. 16 Woe to thee, O land, when thy king is a child, and thy princes eat in the morning! 17 Blessed art thou, O land, when thy king is the son of nobles, and thy princes eat in due season, for strength, and not for drunkenness! 18 By much slothfulness the building decayeth; and through idleness of the hands the house droppeth through. 19 A feast is made for laughter, and wine maketh merry: but money answereth all things. 20 Curse not the king, no not in thy thought; and curse… Read the whole commentary →

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