Dead flies cause the oil of the perfumer to produce an evil odor;
so does a little folly outweigh wisdom and honor.
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Ecclesiastes 10:1 in context
Ecclesiastes 10:1–4
1
Selected verse
Dead flies cause the oil of the perfumer to produce an evil odor;
so does a little folly outweigh wisdom and honor.
2
A wise man’s heart is at his right hand,
but a fool’s heart at his left.
3
Yes also when the fool walks by the way, his understanding fails him, and he says to everyone that he is a fool.
4
If the spirit of the ruler rises up against you, don’t leave your place; for gentleness lays great offenses to rest.
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