What does Ecclesiastes 10:14 mean?

Ecclesiastes 10:14 highlights themes such as foolishness, uncertainty, speech when read in context.

How should I apply Ecclesiastes 10:14 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

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

12The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself.

13The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness: and the end of his talk is mischievous madness.

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

15The labour of the foolish wearieth every one of them, because he knoweth not how to go to the city.

16Woe to thee, O land, when thy king is a child, and thy princes eat in the morning!

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Proverbs 18:2
Both verses highlight the foolishness of those who do not seek understanding.
James 4:14
James reminds us of our uncertainty about the future, echoing the theme of this verse.
Matthew 6:34
Jesus teaches not to worry about tomorrow, relating to the uncertainty expressed here.