Ecclesiastes 4:5

“The fool foldeth his hands together, and eateth his own flesh.”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations for Ecclesiastes 4:5

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

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.


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