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(Ecclesiastes 10:16) Foolish rulers, by their weakne , self-indulgence, and sloth, bring decay upon the state. Noblene and temperance e…
Charles Ellicott
CharlesEllicott
19th Century
Anglican
19th Century
Thought. —A word of later Hebrew, found only in Daniel and Chronicles.
That which has wings. —Literally,
John Gill
JohnGill
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century
Curse not the king; no, not in your thought
Though he is a child, and unskilful in government, gives himself to his …
Matthew Henry
MatthewHenry
17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century
The happiness of a land depends on the character of its rulers. The people cannot be happy when their princes are childish and lovers of pleasure. …
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Albert Barnes
AlbertBarnes