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The fool foldeth his hands together, and eateth his own flesh.
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Verse 5 is found in chapter 4 of Ecclesiastes. The observation of oppression leads Qohelet to contemplate the tears of those who have no comforter and the power of their oppressors. Suffering makes even rest seem preferable to activity driven by rivalry. The expression about one handful with rest versus two handfuls with toil and striving criticizes a life driven by competition and constant accumulation. The problem is not work itself, but turning gain into an endless race.
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Compare Ecclesiastes 4:5 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Deutsch · L1912 Ein Narr schlägt die Finger ineinander und verzehrt sich selbst.
Español · RVR1909 El necio dobla sus manos y come su carne.
Español · NTBT El necio se cruza de manos y devora su propia carne.
Français · LSG L'insensé se croise les mains, et mange sa propre chair.
Italiano · DIO1885 Lo stolto piega le mani, e mangia la sua carne, dicendo:
Português · ARC O tolo cruza as suas mãos, e come a sua própria carne.
中文 · RCUV 愚昧人抱著雙臂， 自食其肉。
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