Ecc 10:17 | MHM | STEP | v. 17 : On the other hand, a country is blessed when its leaders are noble, responsible, and thoughtful. Blessed art thou, O land, when thy king is the son of nobles, and thy princes eat in due season, for strength, and not for drunkenness . Good rulers care about justice and work hard for their people. They use their strength to serve and do not waste their time or resources on selfish pleasures (Psalm 145:15; Isaiah 28:7 ; Proverbs 31:5 ).

‏ Ecclesiastes 10:17

v. 17: On the other hand, a country is blessed when its leaders are noble, responsible, and thoughtful. Blessed art thou, O land, when thy king is the son of nobles, and thy princes eat in due season, for strength, and not for drunkenness . Good rulers care about justice and work hard for their people. They use their strength to serve and do not waste their time or resources on selfish pleasures (Psalm 145:15; Isaiah 28:7 ^a; Proverbs 31:5 ^b).