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Ecclesiastes 10:18

King James Version (KJV)

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Ecclesiastes 10:18

Verse 18 of 20

Scripture focus

By much slothfulness the building decayeth; and through idleness of the hands the house droppeth through.

Ecclesiastes 10:18 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Ecclesiastes 10:18

Theological / Devotional

Slothfulness. The dual form of the Hebrew word stresses intensity. The root is found also in Prov. 6:6 ; 10:26; 20:4; 24:30; 26:13.

Droppeth through. Literally, “leaks.” The flat roofs of Oriental houses need constant attention. Leaking roofs are commonplace (see Prov. 19:13 ; 27:15). Similarly, neglect by responsible people will bring a country to ruin.

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