English Bible Presentation Sharing - Ecclesiastes Book, chapter 10, verse 9 in Erven Version

Ecclesiastes 10 : 1 (ERVEN)

A few dead flies will make even the best perfume stink. In the same way, a little foolishness can ruin much wisdom and honor.

Ecclesiastes 10 : 2 (ERVEN)

The thoughts of the wise lead them the right way, but the thoughts of the foolish lead them the wrong way.

Ecclesiastes 10 : 3 (ERVEN)

Fools show how foolish they are, just walking down the road. Their minds are empty, and everyone knows it.

Ecclesiastes 10 : 4 (ERVEN)

Don't quit your job simply because the boss is angry with you. If you remain calm and helpful, you can correct even great mistakes.

Ecclesiastes 10 : 5 (ERVEN)

Here is something else that I have seen in this life that isn't fair. It is the kind of mistake that rulers make.

Ecclesiastes 10 : 6 (ERVEN)

Fools are given important positions, while the rich get jobs that are not important.

Ecclesiastes 10 : 7 (ERVEN)

I have seen servants riding on horses, while rulers were walking beside them like slaves.

Ecclesiastes 10 : 8 (ERVEN)

If you dig a hole, you might fall into it. If you break down a wall, you might be bitten by a snake.

Ecclesiastes 10 : 9 (ERVEN)

If you are moving large stones, you might be hurt by them. If you cut down a tree, you are in danger of it falling on you.

Ecclesiastes 10 : 10 (ERVEN)

But wisdom will make any job easier. It is very hard to cut with a dull knife. But if you sharpen the knife, the job is easier.

Ecclesiastes 10 : 11 (ERVEN)

Someone might know how to control snakes. But that skill is useless if a snake bites when that person is not around.

Ecclesiastes 10 : 12 (ERVEN)

Words from the wise bring praise, but words from a fool bring destruction.

Ecclesiastes 10 : 13 (ERVEN)

Fools begin by saying something foolish. But in the end, they speak nonsense.

Ecclesiastes 10 : 14 (ERVEN)

Fools are always talking about what they will do, but you never know what will happen. People cannot tell what will happen in the future.

Ecclesiastes 10 : 15 (ERVEN)

Fools aren't smart enough to find their way home, so they must work hard all their lives.

Ecclesiastes 10 : 16 (ERVEN)

It is very bad for a country if the king is like a child. And it is very bad for a country if its rulers use all their time eating.

Ecclesiastes 10 : 17 (ERVEN)

But it is very good for a country if the king comes from a good family. And it is very good for a country if the rulers control their eating and drinking. They eat and drink to become strong, not to become drunk.

Ecclesiastes 10 : 18 (ERVEN)

If someone is too lazy to work, their house will begin to leak, and the roof will fall in.

Ecclesiastes 10 : 19 (ERVEN)

People enjoy eating, and wine makes life happier. But money solves a lot of problems.

Ecclesiastes 10 : 20 (ERVEN)

Don't say bad things about the king. Don't even think bad things about him. And don't say bad things about rich people, even if you are alone in your home. A little bird might fly and tell them everything you said.