Ecclesiastes 10 : 1 (LITV)
As dead flies cause the perfumer's ointment to stink and ferment; so a little foolishness is heavier than wisdom and than honor.
Ecclesiastes 10 : 2 (LITV)
The heart of the wise is toward his right, but the fool's heart toward his left.
Ecclesiastes 10 : 3 (LITV)
And also, in the way in which a stupid one walks, his heart fails, and he says to all that he is a fool.
Ecclesiastes 10 : 4 (LITV)
If the spirit of the ruler rises up against you, do not leave your place; for composure quiets great offenses.
Ecclesiastes 10 : 5 (LITV)
There is an evil I have seen under the sun, sins which come from the face of the ruler:
Ecclesiastes 10 : 6 (LITV)
folly is set in many high positions, and many rich men sit in low situations.
Ecclesiastes 10 : 7 (LITV)
I have seen slaves on horses, and rulers walking as slaves on the earth.
Ecclesiastes 10 : 8 (LITV)
He who digs a pit may fall into it; and one breaking a wall, a snake may bite him.
Ecclesiastes 10 : 9 (LITV)
Whoever pulls out stones may be hurt with them; he who splits trees may be endangered by them.
Ecclesiastes 10 : 10 (LITV)
If the iron is blunt, and he does not whet the mouths, then he must put more strength to it. But wisdom is an advantage giving success.
Ecclesiastes 10 : 11 (LITV)
If the snake will bite without charming, then there is no advantage to a master of tongue.
Ecclesiastes 10 : 12 (LITV)
The words of a wise mouth are grace, but the lips of a stupid one swallow him;
Ecclesiastes 10 : 13 (LITV)
the beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness; and the end of his mouth is evil madness.
Ecclesiastes 10 : 14 (LITV)
Yet the stupid one makes many words; a man knows not what they shall be; and what shall be after him, who can tell him?
Ecclesiastes 10 : 15 (LITV)
The labor of fools wearies him, because he does not know how to go to the city.
Ecclesiastes 10 : 16 (LITV)
Woe to you, O land, when your king is a boy, and your leaders eat in the morning.
Ecclesiastes 10 : 17 (LITV)
Blessed are you, O land, when your king is the son of nobles, and your leaders eat in due time, in strength, and not in drinking.
Ecclesiastes 10 : 18 (LITV)
The framework tumbles through laziness; and through lowering of hands, the house leaks.
Ecclesiastes 10 : 19 (LITV)
Bread is made for laughter, and wine gladdens life; but silver answers all things.
Ecclesiastes 10 : 20 (LITV)
Also, do not curse a king in your thought; and do not curse the rich in your bedrooms; for a bird of the heavens may carry the voice; yea, the lord of wings may tell the matter.
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