Ecclesiastes 10-11

Scripture – Ecclesiastes 10-11

Observation – 

• Ecclesiastes 10:1-7 - The disgrace of foolishness
• Ecclesiastes 10:1 -  Foolishness disgraces a wise man’s honor.
• Ecclesiastes 10:2-3 - Foolishness can't be hidden
• Ecclesiastes 10:4-7 - Foolishness in high places
• Ecclesiastes 10:8-20 - Evidence of folly and wisdom
• Ecclesiastes 10:8-10 - Foolishness in action
• Ecclesiastes 10:11-14 - The babbling talk of the foolish
• Ecclesiastes 10:15 - The fool at work
• Ecclesiastes 10:16-20- How foolishness corrupts a nation
• Ecclesiastes 11:1-4 - Looking ahead
• Ecclesiastes 11:1-2 - Working for a profit that is not immediately seen
• Ecclesiastes 11:3-4 - The limits of looking
• Ecclesiastes 11:5-8 - Moving towards real wisdom
• Ecclesiastes 11:5 - The limitations of knowledge
• Ecclesiastes 11:6 - Sow your seed with trust
• Ecclesiastes 11:7-8 - All is vanity under the sun

Do not revile the king even in your thoughts,

    or curse the rich in your bedroom,

because a bird in the sky may carry your words,

    and a bird on the wing may report what you say.

Do not criticize a king even in your thoughts or curse the rich, because there is always a chance it might get out. This verse reminds me to be careful with what I say and with what I do. Be careful who you send messages to and how you word it. Be careful what you say and who you say it to. It might offend others even though you might not have even meant it. For example, if i'm sending appreciation emails to everyone. It would be wise to send it to each person rather than a send-all email. Even though it might take more work, it wouldn't look like i'm seeking attention.