Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ecclesiastes 10:11

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11. A "serpent will bite" if "enchantment" is not used; "and a babbling calumniator is no better." Therefore, as one may escape a serpent by charms ( Psalms 58:4 ; Psalms 58:5 ), so one may escape the sting of a calumniator by discretion ( Psalms 58:5- : ), [HOLDEN]. Thus, "without enchantment" answers to "not whet the edge" ( Ecclesiastes 10:10 ), both expressing, figuratively, want of judgment. MAURER translates, "There is no gain to the enchanter" ( Margin, " master of the tongue ") from his enchantments, because the serpent bites before he can use them; hence the need of continual caution. Ecclesiastes 10:10- : , caution in acting; Ecclesiastes 10:10- : and following verses, caution in speaking. return to ' Top of Page ' <a name="verse-12" class="com-number"

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