Geneva Bible Notes: Ecclesiastes 10

Ecclesiastes 10:1 ^! The difference of foolishnes and wisdome.

Ecclesiastes 10:2 ^a So that he doeth all things wel, & justly, where as the foole doeth the contrary.

Ecclesiastes 10:3 ^b By his doings he bewraieth him self.

Ecclesiastes 10:4 ^c If thy superiour be angry with thee, be thou discrete, & not moued.

Ecclesiastes 10:5 ^d Meaning, that it is an euil thing when thei that are in autoritie, faile, & do not their duetie.

Ecclesiastes 10:6 ^e They that are riche in wisdome and vertue.

Ecclesiastes 10:10 ^f Without wisdome what soeuer a man taketh in hand turneth to his owne hurte.

Ecclesiastes 10:11 ^! A sclanderer is like a serpent that can not be charmed.

Ecclesiastes 10:15 ^g The ignorance & beastlines of the wicked is such, that thei knowe not commune things, & yet wil thei discusse hie matters.

Ecclesiastes 10:16 ⁱ Are giuen to their lustes & pleasures.

Ecclesiastes 10:16 ^h That is, without wisdome and counsel.

Ecclesiastes 10:16 ^! Of foolish Kings, and dronken princes.

Ecclesiastes 10:17 ^k Meaning, when he is noble for vertue & wisdome & with the giftes of God.

Ecclesiastes 10:17 ^! And of good Kings and princes.

Ecclesiastes 10:20 ^l Thou canst not worke euil so secretly, but it shal be knowen.