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Ecclesiastes 10
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Ecclesiastes 10 . 1
1 As dead flies bring a stench to the perfumer’s oil, so a little folly outweighs wisdom and honor.TOSKEcclesiastes 10:1
Ecclesiastes 10 . 2
2 A wise man’s heart inclines to the right, but the heart of a fool to the left.TOSKEcclesiastes 10:2
Ecclesiastes 10 . 3
3 Even as the fool walks along the road, his sense is lacking, and he shows everyone that he is a fool.TOSKEcclesiastes 10:3
Ecclesiastes 10 . 4
4 If the ruler’s temper flares against you, do not abandon your post, for calmness lays great offenses to rest.CEcclesiastes 1:2-12:8TOSKEcclesiastes 10:4
Ecclesiastes 10 . 5
5 There is an evil I have seen under the sun—an error that proceeds from the ruler:CEcclesiastes 1:2-12:8TOSKEcclesiastes 10:5
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6 Folly is appointed to great heights, but the rich sit in lowly positions.CEcclesiastes 1:2-12:8TOSKEcclesiastes 10:6
Ecclesiastes 10 . 7
7 I have seen slaves on horseback, while princes go on foot like slaves.TOSKEcclesiastes 10:7
Ecclesiastes 10 . 8
8 He who digs a pit may fall into it, and he who breaches a wall may be bitten by a snake.TOSKEcclesiastes 10:8
Ecclesiastes 10 . 9
9 The one who quarries stones may be injured by them, and he who splits logs endangers himself.TOSKEcclesiastes 10:9
Ecclesiastes 10 . 10
10 If the axe is dull and the blade unsharpened, more strength must be exerted, but skill produces success.TOSKEcclesiastes 10:10
Ecclesiastes 10 . 11
11 If the snake bites before it is charmed, there is no profit for the charmer.TOSKEcclesiastes 10:11
Ecclesiastes 10 . 12
12 The words of a wise man’s mouth are gracious, but the lips of a fool consume him.CEcclesiastes 1:2-12:8 Ecclesiastes 10:12-15TOSKEcclesiastes 10:12
Ecclesiastes 10 . 13
13 The beginning of his talk is folly, and the end of his speech is evil madness.CEcclesiastes 1:2-12:8 Ecclesiastes 10:12-15TOSKEcclesiastes 10:13
Ecclesiastes 10 . 14
14 Yet the fool multiplies words. No one knows what is coming, and who can tell him what will come after him?CEcclesiastes 1:2-12:8 Ecclesiastes 10:12-15TOSKEcclesiastes 10:14
Ecclesiastes 10 . 15
15 The toil of a fool wearies him, for he does not know the way to the city.CEcclesiastes 1:2-12:8 Ecclesiastes 10:12-15TOSKEcclesiastes 10:15
Ecclesiastes 10 . 16
16 Woe to you, O land whose king is a youth, and whose princes feast in the morning.TOSKEcclesiastes 10:16
Ecclesiastes 10 . 17
17 Blessed are you, O land whose king is a son of nobles, and whose princes feast at the proper time—for strength and not for drunkenness.TOSKEcclesiastes 10:17
Ecclesiastes 10 . 18
18 Through laziness the roof caves in, and in the hands of the idle, the house leaks.TOSKEcclesiastes 10:18
Ecclesiastes 10 . 19
19 A feast is prepared for laughter, and wine makes life merry, but money is the answer for everything.TOSKEcclesiastes 10:19
Ecclesiastes 10 . 20
20 Do not curse the king even in your thoughts, or curse the rich even in your bedroom, for a bird of the air may carry your words, and a winged creature may report your speech.CEcclesiastes 1:2-12:8TOSKEcclesiastes 10:20