Ecclesiastes 4:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ecclesiastes 4:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ecclesiastes 4:5 is a verse from the book of Ecclesiastes in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "The fool foldeth his hands together, and eateth his own flesh." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ecclesiastes 4:5 — KJV
“The fool foldeth his hands together, and eateth his own flesh.”
— Ecclesiastes 4:5 (KJV)
Ecclesiastes 4:5 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 4:5
“Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 4:5: fool, hands, own
“And he shall spread forth his hands in the midst of them, as he that swimmeth spreadeth forth his hands to swim: and he shall bring down their pride together with the spoils of their hands.”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 4:5: hands, together, own
“Now the Egyptians are men, and not God; and their horses flesh, and not spirit. When the LORD shall stretch out his hand, both he that helpeth shall fall, and he that is holpen shall fall down, and they all shall fail together.”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 4:5: together, own, flesh
“I will go down now, and see whether they have done altogether according to the cry of it, which is come unto me; and if not, I will know.”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 4:5: together, own
“And Joseph was brought down to Egypt; and Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh, captain of the guard, an Egyptian, bought him of the hands of the Ishmeelites, which had brought him down thither.”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 4:5: hands, own
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