Ecclesiastes 10:13
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ecclesiastes 10:13 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ecclesiastes 10:13 is a verse from the book of Ecclesiastes in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness: and the end of his talk is mischievous madness. his talk: Heb. h..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ecclesiastes 10:13 — KJV
“The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness: and the end of his talk is mischievous madness. his talk: Heb. his mouth”
— Ecclesiastes 10:13 (KJV)
Ecclesiastes 10:13 in Context — About the Book of Ecclesiastes
Ecclesiastes is the Bible's most unflinching look at life under the sun — wealth, pleasure, work, and wisdom all tested and found fleeting. Its honesty disarms cynics, then lands on bedrock: fear God, keep His commands, and receive each ordinary day as His gift.
Cross-References for Ecclesiastes 10:13
“Send one of you, and let him fetch your brother, and ye shall be kept in prison, that your words may be proved, whether there be any truth in you: or else by the life of Pharaoh surely ye are spies. kept...: Heb. bound”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 10:13: words, end, heb
“And they said, The man asked us straitly of our state, and of our kindred, saying, Is your father yet alive? have ye another brother? and we told him according to the tenor of these words: could we certainly know that he would say, Bring your brother down? asked...: Heb. asking asked us tenor: Heb. mouth could...: Heb. knowing could we know”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 10:13: words, mouth, heb
“A land which the LORD thy God careth for: the eyes of the LORD thy God are always upon it, from the beginning of the year even unto the end of the year. careth...: Heb. seeketh”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 10:13: beginning, end, heb
“Talk no more so exceeding proudly; let not arrogancy come out of your mouth: for the LORD is a God of knowledge, and by him actions are weighed. arrogancy: Heb. hard”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 10:13: mouth, talk, heb
“In that day I will perform against Eli all things which I have spoken concerning his house: when I begin, I will also make an end. when...: Heb. beginning and ending”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 10:13: beginning, end, heb
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