Ecclesiastes 10:3

Yea also, on whatever way the fool walketh, doth he lack proper sense, and he saith to all that he is a fool.

Leeser Tanakh

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 at his right hand; but the heart of a fool is at his left.

4If the spirit of the ruler rise up against thee, leave not thy place; for submissiveness causeth great offences to be avoided.

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Cross References

Proverbs 13:16Every prudent man acteth with knowledge; but a fool spreadeth abroad his folly.

Proverbs 18:6The lips of the fool come with contention, and his mouth calleth for blows.

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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