10:1-4
.This chapter would not look out of place in Proverbs. Despite his cynicism, the Teachers prefers wisdom to folly, a little folly can easily outweigh wisdom and honour, it only takes one stupid mistake to undo the good done by wisdom and honour.
Verse 2 should not be interpreted in a political sense.Whether we have a wise or a foolish heart will inevitably affect our lives, there will be a tendency in our actions and in the course of our lives, depending on whether we are wise or foolish. If a superior person is angry with us the best course of action is usually to react with calmness, rather than being hot headed, this will often “lay even great offences to rest”, flying off the handle will often just make matters worse, even if we are “in the right”.
10:5-7
We see the reality of verse 6 often enough. Sometimes in the government, or in organisations we work for. It can seem that people in power are totally unfair for the office they hold. Conversely people who are eminently more suitable for such positions are overlooked.
10:8,9
Doing things lays us open to risk. So if we dig a pit we may fall into it.
10:10-14
Skill is useful and can overcome difficulties, or make things easier. Words from the wise are gracious, but words from fools only cause trouble. How we speak is a product of our heart.
10:14
We do not know the future, we are fools if we imagine that we can predict the future.
10:15-17
These verses are talking about wise leadership, setting things out in proper order.
10:18-20
Laziness can lead to disrepair. We should watch our words, and beware of cursing leaders, for our words may get back to them, and it will not end well.
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