The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness; and the end of his talk is mischievous madness.
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Ecclesiastes 10:13 in context
Ecclesiastes 10:10–16
10
If the ax is blunt, and one doesn’t sharpen the edge, then he must use more strength; but skill brings success.
11
If the snake bites before it is charmed, then is there no profit for the charmer’s tongue.
12
The words of a wise man’s mouth are gracious; but a fool is swallowed by his own lips.
13
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The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness; and the end of his talk is mischievous madness.
14
A fool also multiplies words.
Man doesn’t know what will be; and that which will be after him, who can tell him?
15
The labor of fools wearies every one of them; for he doesn’t know how to go to the city.
16
Woe to you, land, when your king is a child,
and your princes eat in the morning!
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