Ecclesiastes 10:14 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Bible Comments

A man cannot tell. — This thought occurs repeatedly in this book. (See reff.) The connection here would be better seen if the clause were introduced with “and yet.” The fool’s courageous loquacity is contrasted with the cautious silence which experience of his ignorance has taught the wise man.

Ecclesiastes 10:14

14 A fool also is fullg of words: a man cannot tell what shall be; and what shall be after him, who can tell him?