Ecclesiastes
King James Version (KJV)
Ecclesiastes 4:5
“The fool foldeth his hands together, and eateth his own flesh.”
King James Version (KJV)
Ecclesiastes 4:5 Context
2Wherefore I praised the dead which are already dead more than the living which are yet alive. 3Yea, better is he than both they, which hath not yet been, who hath not seen the evil work that is done under the sun. 4Again, I considered all travail, and every right work, that for this a man is envied of his neighbour. This is also vanity and vexation of spirit. 5The fool foldeth his hands together, and eateth his own flesh. 6Better is an handful with quietness, than both the hands full with travail and vexation of spirit. 7Then I returned, and I saw vanity under the sun. 8There is one alone, and there is not a second; yea, he hath neither child nor brother: yet is there no end of all his labour; neither is his eye satisfied with riches; neither saith he, For whom do I labour, and bereave my soul of good? This is also vanity, yea, it is a sore travail.
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Translation Details for Ecclesiastes 4:5
The fool foldeth his hands together, and eateth his own flesh.
Other Translations for Ecclesiastes 4:5
Bible Commentary for Ecclesiastes 4:5
Wesley's Notes for Ecclesiastes 4:5
4:5 The fool - Is careless and idle: perceiving that diligence is attended with envy, he runs into the other extreme. Eateth - Wastes his substance, and brings himself to poverty, whereby his very flesh pines away for want of bread.
The foole foldeth his hands together, and eateth his owne flesh.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
The fool folds his hands and consumes his own flesh.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
The fool foldeth his hands together, and eateth his own flesh.
- American Standard Version (1901)
The foolish man, folding his hands, takes the flesh of his body for food.
- Basic English Bible
The fool foldeth his hands together, and eateth his own flesh.
- Darby Bible
The fool foldeth his hands together, and eateth his own flesh.
- Webster's Bible
The fool folds his hands together and ruins himself.
- World English Bible
The fool is clasping his hands, and eating his own flesh:
- Youngs Literal Bible
The fool foldeth his hands together, and eateth his own flesh.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible