Ecclesiastes 10:3

And when the foolish man is walking in the way, he has no sense and lets everyone see that he is foolish.

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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

2The heart of the wise man goes in the right direction; but the heart of a foolish man in the wrong.

4If the wrath of the ruler is against you, keep in your place; in him who keeps quiet even great sins may be overlooked.

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Cross References

Proverbs 13:16A sharp man does everything with knowledge, but a foolish man makes clear his foolish thoughts.

Proverbs 18:6A foolish man's lips are a cause of fighting, and his mouth makes him open to blows.

1 Peter 4:4And they are wondering that you no longer go with them in this violent wasting of life, and are saying evil things of you:

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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