Ecclesiastes 10:3 cpdv — Moreover, as a foolish man is walking along the way, even though he himself is unwise, he considers everyone to be fool…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Moreover, as a foolish man is walking along the way, even though he himself is unwise, he considers everyone to be foolish. "

— Ecclesiastes 10:3, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Ecclesiastes 10 — Context

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Dying flies ruin the sweetness of the ointment. Wisdom and glory is more precious than a brief and limited foolishness.

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The heart of a wise man is in his right hand, and the heart of a foolish man is in his left hand.

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Moreover, as a foolish man is walking along the way, even though he himself is unwise, he considers everyone to be foolish.

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If the spirit of one who holds authority rises over you, do not leave your place, because attentiveness will cause the greatest sins to cease.

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There is an evil which I have seen under the sun, proceeding from the presence of a prince, as if by mistake:

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a foolish man appointed to a high dignity, and the rich sitting beneath him.

Ecclesiastes 10:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ecclesiastes 10:3 say?
Ecclesiastes 10:3 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Moreover, as a foolish man is walking along the way, even though he himself is unwise, he considers everyone to be foolish. ”
Where is Ecclesiastes 10:3 in the Bible?
Ecclesiastes 10:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ecclesiastes, chapter 10, verse 3.
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 10:3.
What translation should I read Ecclesiastes 10:3 in?
Ecclesiastes 10:3 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 10:3?
Ecclesiastes 10:3 reads (CPDV): “Moreover, as a foolish man is walking along the way, even though he himself is unwise, he considers everyone to be foolish. ” 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.
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