Ecclesiastes 10:14
“A fool also is full of words: a man cannot tell what shall be; and what shall be after him, who can tell him?”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
A fool also is full of words,.... Or, "multiplies words" (y). Is very talkative, says the same thing over and over…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Full of words - Confident talking of the future is indicated rather than mere loquacity. Compare Jam 4:13.
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Ecclesiastes 10:12-15
Solomon, having shown the benefit of wisdom, and of what great advantage it is to us in the management of our affairs,…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
A fool also is full of words Literally, multiplies words. The introduction of "a man" is not an idle pleonasm. The "man"…
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