Ecclesiastes 10:1-3

1 As dead flies give perfume a bad smell, so a little folly outweighs wisdom and honor.
2 The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool to the left.
3 Even as fools walk along the road, they lack sense and show everyone how stupid they are.

Cross References 2

  • 1. Proverbs 13:16; Proverbs 18:2
  • 2. Proverbs 13:16; Proverbs 18:2
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