ecclesiastes 10:18 By much slothfulness the building decayeth; and through idleness of the hands the house droppeth through.

ecclesiastes 10:18 Through indolence the rafters sag, and through slackness the house leaks.

18. building--literally, "the joining of the rafters," namely, the kingdom (Ec 10:16; Isa 3:6; Am 9:11).
hands-- (Ec 4:5; Pr 6:10).
droppeth--By neglecting to repair the roof in time, the rain gets through.

ecclesiastes 10:18 Through indolence the rafters sag, and through slackness the house leaks.

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