Ecclesiastes 10:3

Yea also, when the fool walks by the way, his understanding fails him, and he says to everyone [that] he is a fool.

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In The King James Version

Yea also, when he that is a fool walketh by the way, his wisdom faileth him, and he saith to every one that he is a fool.

In Context

2A wise man's heart is at his right hand, but a fool's heart at his left.

4If the spirit of the ruler rises up against thee, leave not thy place, for deference allays great offences.

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Cross References

Proverbs 13:16Every prudent man works with knowledge, but a fool flaunts folly.

Proverbs 18:6A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calls for stripes.

1 Peter 4:4During which they think it strange of you not running together into the same pouring out of debauchery, while they slander.

Matthew Henry on Ecclesiastes 10:2-4

The Advantages of Wisdom. 1 Dead flies cause the ointment of the apothecary to send forth a stinking savour: so doth a little folly him that is in reputation for wisdom and honour. 2 A wise man's heart is at his right hand; but a fool's heart at his left. 3 Yea also, when he that is a fool walketh by the way, his wisdom faileth him, and he saith to every one that he is a fool. In these verses Solomon shows, I. What great need wise men have to take heed of being guilty of any instance of folly; for a little folly… Read the whole commentary →

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