In the book of Ecclesiastes, Solomon said, “the words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself . The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness: and the end of his talk is mischievous madness”, and in chapter ten and verse fourteen of his book Solomon said, “a fool also is full of words” where we read,
A fool also is full of words: a man cannot tell what shall be;
and what shall be after him, who can tell him?
The verse reads, “A fool also is full of words: a man cannot tell what shall be;” Solomon began with the words, “a fool also” or “a simpleton, dullard and stupid fellow even so and indeed” “is full of words” which means “exists with numerous, abundant and an increased amount of utterances, proclamations and speeches”: “a man cannot tell” or “a person whether male or female is unable and incapable of knowing, perceiving, discerning and finding out” “what shall be” which means “that which will exist.” Solomon said a person who is a simpleton and dullard is filled with an abundant amount of utterances, and a person is unable to perceive that which will exist.
The verse continues, “and what shall be after him, who can tell him?” Solomon added the words, “and what shall be after him” or “and that which will exist following him, the person”, “who can tell him” which means “what person is able and capable to be conspicuous, make known, announce and expound that which shall occur following them”? Solomon questioned what person is able to perceive that which shall follow them and to make known what shall exist when they are gone.
When we consider the words in this verse, we see how Solomon continued to share concerning the “words” of dullards and simpletons. Although they have a lot to say, they are unable to disclose the future and what will exist following their time on earth. No one else, other than God Himself, is able to disclose this knowledge to them either, and this is why it is best for us to put our faith and trust in God’s Son Jesus who died on the cross for the sins of all mankind and was raised from the dead after three days. When we submit to Him, He will forgive our sins, grant us everlasting life and put His Holy Spirit who will guide us into all truth and teach us to trust Him with our future and that which shall exist following our time in this world.
Next time Solomon says, “the labor of the foolish wearies every one of them”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.
Until tomorrow…there is more…
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