Key Verse Spotlight
Ecclesiastes 10:16 — Meaning and Application
Understand how this verse speaks to what you're facing—and how to apply it today
King James Version
" Woe to thee, O land, when thy king is a child, and thy princes eat in the morning! "
Ecclesiastes 10:16
Verse in Context
Understanding the surrounding verses prevents misinterpretation:
A fool also is full of words: a man cannot tell what shall be; and what shall be after him, who can tell
The labour of the foolish wearieth every one of them, because he knoweth not how to go to the city.
Woe to thee, O land, when thy king is a child, and thy princes eat in the morning!
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!
By much slothfulness the building decayeth; and through idleness of the hands the house droppeth through.
Start a Guided Study on this Verse
Structured sessions with notes, questions, and advisor insights
The Beatitudes (5-Day Micro)
A short study on Jesus' blessings and the kingdom way.
Session 1 Preview:
Blessed Are the Humble
6 min
Psalms of Comfort (5-Day Micro)
Short, calming sessions grounded in the Psalms.
Session 1 Preview:
The Shepherd's Care
5 min
Create a free account to save notes, track progress, and unlock all sessions
Create Free AccountWhat Christians Use AI For
Bible Study, Life Questions & More
Bible Study
Life Guidance
Prayer Support
Daily Wisdom
From This Chapter
Ecclesiastes 10:1
"Dead flies cause the ointment of the apothecary to send forth a stinking savour: so doth a little folly him that is in reputation for wisdom and honour."
Ecclesiastes 10:2
"A wise man's heart is at his right hand; but a fool's heart at his left."
Ecclesiastes 10:3
"Yea also, when he that is a fool walketh by the way, his wisdom faileth him, and he saith to every one that he is a fool."
Ecclesiastes 10:4
"If the spirit of the ruler rise up against thee, leave not thy place; for yielding pacifieth great offences."
Ecclesiastes 10:5
"There is an evil which I have seen under the sun, as an error which proceedeth from the ruler:"
Ecclesiastes 10:6
"Folly is set in great dignity, and the rich sit in low place."
Daily Prayer
Receive daily prayer inspiration rooted in Scripture
Start each morning with a verse, a prayer, and a simple next step.
Important Disclaimer: This biblical guidance is not a substitute for professional mental health care. If you're experiencing crisis symptoms, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or seek immediate professional help.
Bible Guided provides faith-based guidance and should complement, not replace, professional therapeutic support.
Generating Your Biblical Guidance...
Applying advanced memory intelligence and preparing deeply personalized Scripture guidance