Lux Domini
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!

What does Ecclesiastes 10:17 mean?

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.

Key themes

WisdomVanityTimeDeath

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Keep this verse inside Ecclesiastes 10:16-17 and alongside a few nearby related passages.