Ecclesiastes 4:5
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King James Version (modern wording)
The fool folds his hands together, and eats his own flesh.
Ecclesiastes 4:5 (KJV)
American Standard Version
The fool foldeth his hands together, and eateth his own flesh.
Ecclesiastes 4:5 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
The fool folds his hands and consumes his own flesh.
Ecclesiastes 4:5 (BSB)
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What does Ecclesiastes 4:5 say?
Ecclesiastes 4:5 in modern King James wording reads: "The fool folds his hands together, and eats his own flesh."
Where is Ecclesiastes 4:5 found in the Bible?
Ecclesiastes 4:5 is verse 5 of chapter 4 of the book of Ecclesiastes, in the Old Testament. Ecclesiastes has 12 chapters.
Which translations of Ecclesiastes 4:5 can I read here?
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