Ecclesiastes 10:14
A fool also is full of words: a man cannot tell what shall be; and what shall be after him, who can tell him?
*†*A foole also is full of words; a man cannot tell what shall be; and what shall bee after him who can tell him?
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- †Hebrew wordingHeb. multiplieth words.
- *Cross-referenceProu. 15.2.
- *Cross-referenceChap.3.21. and 6.12.
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- Proverbs 15:2Rank 1 from verse 14
- Ecclesiastes 3:22Rank 2 from verse 14
22Wherefore I perceive that there is nothing better, than that a man should rejoice in his own works; for that is his portion: for who shall bring him to see what shall be after him?
22*Wherefore I perceiue that there is nothing better, then that a man should reioyce in his owne workes: for that is his portion; for who shall bring him to see what shalbe after him?
- Ecclesiastes 5:3Rank 3 from verse 14
- Ecclesiastes 6:12Rank 4 from verse 14
12For who knoweth what is good for man in this life, all the days of his vain life which he spendeth as a shadow? for who can tell a man what shall be after him under the sun?
12†*For who knoweth what is good for man in this life, all the dayes of his vaine life, which he spendeth as a shadow? for who can tell a man what shal be after him vnder the sunne?
- Ecclesiastes 8:7Rank 5 from verse 14
- James 4:13–14Rank 6 from verse 14
13Go to now, ye that say, To day or to morrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain:
14Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away.
13Goe to now ye that say, To day or to morrow wee will goe into such a city and continue there a yere, and buy, and sell, and get gaine:
14Whereas yee know not what shalbe on the morow: *for what is your life? ‖It is euen a vapour that appeareth for a litle time, and then vanisheth away.
- Proverbs 10:19Rank 8 from verse 14
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Ecclesiastes 10:14
Sense 1: A person lacking wisdom or moral understanding. Sense 2: As a verb, to act foolishly or deceive.
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Spoken or written expressions, sayings, statements, messages, commands, promises, reports, or units of meaningful speech.
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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.
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Is unable to; is not able to.
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1. To speak, relate, declare, report, inform, explain, reveal, recount, or make known. 2. To know, discern, or determine, especially in 'cannot tell' or 'who can tell.' 3. To count, number, or enumerate.
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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.
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1. Later than or following in time or order. 2. Behind. 3. In pursuit of.
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13The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness: and the end of his talk is mischievous madness.
13†The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishnesse: and the end of his talke is mischieuous madnesse.
14A fool also is full of words: a man cannot tell what shall be; and what shall be after him, who can tell him?
14*†*A foole also is full of words; a man cannot tell what shall be; and what shall bee after him who can tell him?
Selected passage15The labour of the foolish wearieth every one of them, because he knoweth not how to go to the city.
15The labour of the foolish wearyeth euery one of them; because hee knoweth not how to goe to the citie.