Ecclesiastes 10:3

Yea also, when the fool walketh by the way, his understanding faileth him, and he saith to every one [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 rise up against thee, leave not thy place; for gentleness allayeth great offences.

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Cross References

Proverbs 13:16Every prudent man worketh with knowledge; But a fool flaunteth [his] folly.

Proverbs 18:6A fool`s lips enter into contention, And his mouth calleth for stripes.

1 Peter 4:4wherein they think strange that ye run not with [them] into the same excess of riot, speaking evil of [of]:

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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