Ecclesiastes 10:16

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

Alas for you, O land, when your king is a child and your princes feast in the morning!

Cross References

1 Kings 12:11

Now, whereas my father laid on you a heavy yoke, I will add to your yoke. My father disciplined you with whips, but I will discipline you with scorpions.’ ”

2 Chronicles 13:7

and certain worthless scoundrels gathered around him and defied Rehoboam son of Solomon when Rehoboam was young and irresolute and could not withstand them.

2 Chronicles 36:11

Zedekiah was twenty-one years old when he began to reign; he reigned eleven years in Jerusalem.

2 Chronicles 36:2

Jehoahaz was twenty-three years old when he began to reign; he reigned three months in Jerusalem.

2 Chronicles 36:5

Jehoiakim was twenty-five years old when he began to reign; he reigned eleven years in Jerusalem. He did what was evil in the sight of the Lord his God.

2 Chronicles 36:9

Jehoiachin was eight years old when he began to reign; he reigned three months and ten days in Jerusalem. He did what was evil in the sight of the Lord.

Proverbs 28:16

A ruler who lacks understanding is a cruel oppressor, but one who hates unjust gain will enjoy a long life.

Ecclesiastes 10:15

The toil of fools wears them out, for they do not even know the way to town.

Isaiah 3:12

My people—their oppressors extort them, and creditors rule over them. O my people, your leaders mislead you and confuse the course of your paths.

Jeremiah 21:12

O house of David! Thus says the Lord: Execute justice in the morning, and deliver from the hand of the oppressor anyone who has been robbed, or else my wrath will go forth like fire and burn, with no one to quench it, because of their evil doings.