World English Bible
"Dead flies cause the oil of the perfumer to send forth an evil odor; so does a little folly outweigh wisdom and honor."
— Ecclesiastes 10:1, World English Bible
“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.”
“Dead flies cause the oil of the perfumer to send forth an evil odor; so doth a little folly outweigh wisdom and honor. ”
“One dead fly makes the perfumer’s ointment give off a rancid stench, so a little folly can outweigh much wisdom.”
“Dying flies spoil the sweetness of the ointment. Wisdom and glory is more precious than a small and shortlived folly.”
“Dead flies make the oil of the perfumer give out an evil smell; more valued is a little wisdom than the great glory of the foolish.”
“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.”
Dead flies cause the oil of the perfumer to send forth an evil odor; so does a little folly outweigh wisdom and honor.
A wise man's heart is at his right hand, but a fool's heart at his left.
Yes also, when the fool walks by the way, his understanding fails him, and he says to everyone that he is a fool.
If the spirit of the ruler rises up against you, don't leave your place; for gentleness lays great offenses to rest.