Ecclesiastes 10:1

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1 Dead¹ flies putrefy the perfumer’s ointment,
And cause it to give off a foul odor;
So does a little folly to one respected for wisdom and honor.

2 A wise man’s heart is at his right hand,
But a fool’s heart at his left.

3 Even when a fool walks along the way,
He lacks wisdom,
^aAnd he shows everyone that he is a fool.

4 If the spirit of the ruler rises against you,
^aDo not leave your post;
For ^bconciliation pacifies great offenses.

5 There is an evil I have seen under the sun,
As an error proceeding from the ruler:

6 ^aFolly is set in¹ great dignity,
While the rich sit in a lowly place.

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Topical Studies for Ecclesiastes 10:1:

Cause {Nave's Topical Bible}

Flies {Nave's Topical Bible}

Wisdom {Forerunner Commentary}
Wisdom {Nave's Topical Bible}

Honor {Forerunner Commentary}

Folly {Forerunner Commentary}

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