Ecclesiastes 10:16

Good News Translation

A country is in trouble when its king is a youth and its leaders feast all night long.

Cross References

1 Kings 12:11

Tell them, ‘My father placed heavy burdens on you; I will make them even heavier. He beat you with whips; I'll flog you with bullwhips!’”

2 Chronicles 13:7

Later he gathered together a group of worthless scoundrels, and they forced their will on Rehoboam son of Solomon, who was too young and inexperienced to resist them.

2 Chronicles 36:11

Zedekiah was twenty-one years old when he became king of Judah, and he ruled in Jerusalem for eleven years.

2 Chronicles 36:2

Joahaz was twenty-three years old when he became king of Judah, and he ruled in Jerusalem for three months.

2 Chronicles 36:5

Jehoiakim was twenty-five years old when he became king of Judah, and he ruled in Jerusalem for eleven years. He sinned against the Lord his God.

2 Chronicles 36:9

Jehoiachin was eighteen years old when he became king of Judah, and he ruled in Jerusalem for three months and ten days. He too sinned against the Lord.

Proverbs 28:16

A ruler without good sense will be a cruel tyrant. One who hates dishonesty will rule a long time.

Ecclesiastes 10:15

Only someone too stupid to find his way home would wear himself out with work.

Isaiah 3:12

Moneylenders oppress my people, and their creditors cheat them. My people, your leaders are misleading you, so that you do not know which way to turn.