Cross references
Ecclesiastes 10:17
Blessed are you, O land whose king is a son of nobles,
and whose princes feast at the proper time—
for strength and not for drunkenness.
Ecclesiastes 10:17 has 6 cross-references in the OpenBible.info data, 1 of them with at least 4 reader votes. The strongest point to Proverbs 31:4–5 (4 votes) and Deuteronomy 14:26 (2 votes). 8 other verses point back to it. It links with 6 other books, from Deuteronomy 14 to Acts 24.
Which verses does Ecclesiastes 10:17 point to?
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- Proverbs 31:4–54 votes
It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine, or for rulers to crave strong drink, lest they drink and forget what is decreed, depriving all the oppressed of justice.
- Deuteronomy 14:262 votes
Then you may spend the money on anything you desire: cattle, sheep, wine, strong drink, or anything you wish. You are to feast there in the presence of the LORD your God and rejoice with your household.
- Proverbs 28:2–32 votes
A land in rebellion has many rulers, but a man of understanding and knowledge maintains order. A destitute leader who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain that leaves no food.
- Ecclesiastes 10:6–72 votes
Folly is appointed to great heights, but the rich sit in lowly positions. I have seen slaves on horseback, while princes go on foot like slaves.
- Isaiah 5:112 votes
Woe to those who rise early in the morning in pursuit of strong drink, who linger into the evening, to be inflamed by wine.
- Jeremiah 30:212 votes
Their leader will be one of their own, and their ruler will arise from their midst. And I will bring him near, and he will approach Me, for who would dare on his own to approach Me?” declares the LORD.
Which verses point to Ecclesiastes 10:17?
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