Ecclesiastes 10:2 bbe — The heart of the wise man goes in the right direction; but the heart of a foolish man in the wrong.

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"The heart of the wise man goes in the right direction; but the heart of a foolish man in the wrong."

— Ecclesiastes 10:2, Bible in Basic English

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“A wise man’s heart is at his right hand; but a fool’s heart at his left.”
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Ecclesiastes 10 — Context

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.

The heart of the wise man goes in the right direction; but the heart of a foolish man in the wrong.

And when the foolish man is walking in the way, he has no sense and lets everyone see that he is foolish.

If the wrath of the ruler is against you, keep in your place; in him who keeps quiet even great sins may be overlooked.

There is an evil which I have seen under the sun, like an error which comes by chance from a ruler:

Ecclesiastes 10:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ecclesiastes 10:2 say?

Ecclesiastes 10:2 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “The heart of the wise man goes in the right direction; but the heart of a foolish man in the wrong.”

Where is Ecclesiastes 10:2 in the Bible?

Ecclesiastes 10:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ecclesiastes, chapter 10, verse 2.

Who wrote Ecclesiastes?

Ecclesiastes is traditionally attributed to Solomon (traditional; identified as "the Preacher, son of David"). It was written c. 940 BC.

What is the book of Ecclesiastes about?

Ecclesiastes is a candid meditation on life "under the sun" — its pleasures, its pains, and its apparent vanity. The Preacher tries wisdom, wealth, work, and pleasure, finds them all empty without God, and concludes that fearing God and keeping his commandments is the whole of man.

What are the major themes of Ecclesiastes?

Ecclesiastes explores themes including Vanity, Time, Meaning, Fear of God, Mortality. These themes shape the meaning and context of Ecclesiastes 10:2.

What translation should I read Ecclesiastes 10:2 in?

Ecclesiastes 10:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Ecclesiastes 10:2?

Ecclesiastes 10:2 reads (BBE): “The heart of the wise man goes in the right direction; but the heart of a foolish man in the wrong.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Ecclesiastes 10:2 bbe — The heart of the wise man goes in the right direction; but the heart of a foolish man in the wrong.

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