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

What does Ecclesiastes 10:18 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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