Ecclesiastes 10:3

When a fool walks down a road, 2 his thinking is deficient, 3 proving to everyone he is a fool. 1

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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 person tends to the right, 2 but the heart of a fool tends to the left. 1

4If the emotions of a ruler rise up against you, do not leave your work. 2 Calm can quiet down great outrage. 1

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Cross References

Proverbs 13:16Prudent people act out of knowledge in every decision, 1 but a fool parades his folly. 1

Proverbs 18:6A fool's lips bring him conflict 1 and his mouth invites a beating. 1

1 Peter 4:4They think it is strange that you do not join with them in these floods of reckless behavior, so they speak evil about 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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