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Ecclesiastes 10:3

Moreover, as a foolish man is walking along the way, even though he himself is unwise, he considers everyone to be 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 a wise man is in his right hand, and the heart of a foolish man is in his left hand.

4If the spirit of one who holds authority rises over you, do not leave your place, because attentiveness will cause the greatest sins to cease.

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Cross References

Proverbs 13:16The discerning do everything with counsel. But whoever is senseless discloses his stupidity.

Proverbs 18:6The lips of the foolish meddle in disputes. And his mouth provokes conflicts.

1 Peter 4:4About this, they wonder why you do not rush with them into the same confusion of indulgences, blaspheming.

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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