Parallel Bible results for "Ecclesiastes 10:17"

Ecclesiastes 10:17

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17 Happy is the land whose ruler is of noble birth, and whose chiefs take food at the right time, for strength and not for feasting.
17 Blessed is the land whose king is of noble birth and whose princes eat at a proper time— for strength and not for drunkenness.
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