Bible Verses Like Ecclesiastes 10:17

“Blessed art thou, O land, when thy king is the son of nobles, and thy princes eat in due season, for strength, and not for drunkenness!”

 

Bible verses related to Ecclesiastes 10:17 (similar cross-references)


Deuteronomy 14:26 - And thou shalt bestow that money for whatsoever thy soul lusteth after, for oxen, or for sheep, or for wine, or for strong drink, or for whatsoever thy soul desireth: and thou shalt eat there before the LORD thy God, and thou shalt rejoice, thou, and thine household,   (Verses like Deuteronomy 14:26)

Proverbs 28:2-3 - For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.   (Verses like Proverbs 28:2)

Proverbs 31:4-5 - It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink:Lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the judgment of any of the afflicted.   (Verses like Proverbs 31:4)

Ecclesiastes 10:6-7 - Folly is set in great dignity, and the rich sit in low place.I have seen servants upon horses, and princes walking as servants upon the earth.   (Verses like Ecclesiastes 10:6)

Isaiah 5:11 - Woe unto them that rise up early in the morning, that they may follow strong drink; that continue until night, till wine inflame them!   (Verses like Isaiah 5:11)

Jeremiah 30:21 - And their nobles shall be of themselves, and their governor shall proceed from the midst of them; and I will cause him to draw near, and he shall approach unto me: for who is this that engaged his heart to approach unto me? saith the LORD.   (Verses like Jeremiah 30:21)