Prediger 10:13

13 Der Anfang seiner Worte ist Narrheit, und das Ende ist schädliche Torheit. {~} {~}

Prediger 10:13 Meaning and Commentary

Ecclesiastes 10:13

The beginning of the words of his mouth [is] foolishness
As soon as ever he opens his mouth, he betrays his folly; the first word he speaks is a foolish one; or it is from the abundant folly in his heart that he speaks, which is the source and spring of all his foolish talk; and the end of his talk [is] mischievous madness;
to himself and others; as he goes on, he appears more and more foolish, and yet more confident of his own wisdom; and is resolutely set on having his own way and will; grows warm, and is violently hot, to have his own words regarded; and, if contradicted, is like a madman, scattering arrows, firebrands, and death; his talk from first to last is a circle of folly; and, though it begins with something weak, and may seem innocent, yet it ends and issues in wickedness and madness, in rage and wrath, in oaths and curses.

Prediger 10:13 In-Context

11 Ein Schwätzer ist nichts Besseres als eine Schlange, die ohne Beschwörung sticht.

12 Die Worte aus dem Mund eines Weisen sind holdselig; aber des Narren Lippen verschlingen ihn selbst.

13 Der Anfang seiner Worte ist Narrheit, und das Ende ist schädliche Torheit. {~} {~}

14 Ein Narr macht viele Worte; aber der Mensch weiß nicht, was gewesen ist, und wer will ihm sagen, was nach ihm werden wird?

15 Die Arbeit der Narren wird ihnen sauer, weil sie nicht wissen in die Stadt zu gehen.