10:1 As dead flies give perfume a bad smell, so a little folly outweighs wisdom and honor.
The NIV Book of Ecclesiastes , Chapter 10 , Verse 1 , As dead flies give perfume a bad smell, so a little folly outweighs wisdom and honor.
10:2 The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool to the left.
The NIV Book of Ecclesiastes , Chapter 10 , Verse 2 , The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool to the left.
10:3 Even as he walks along the road, the fool lacks sense and shows everyone how stupid he is.
The NIV Book of Ecclesiastes , Chapter 10 , Verse 3 , Even as he walks along the road, the fool lacks sense and shows everyone how stupid he is.
10:4 If a ruler's anger rises against you, do not leave your post; calmness can lay great errors to rest.
The NIV Book of Ecclesiastes , Chapter 10 , Verse 4 , If a ruler's anger rises against you, do not leave your post; calmness can lay great errors to rest.
10:5 There is an evil I have seen under the sun, the sort of error that arises from a ruler:
The NIV Book of Ecclesiastes , Chapter 10 , Verse 5 , There is an evil I have seen under the sun, the sort of error that arises from a ruler:
10:6 Fools are put in many high positions, while the rich occupy the low ones.
The NIV Book of Ecclesiastes , Chapter 10 , Verse 6 , Fools are put in many high positions, while the rich occupy the low ones.
10:7 I have seen slaves on horseback, while princes go on foot like slaves.
The NIV Book of Ecclesiastes , Chapter 10 , Verse 7 , I have seen slaves on horseback, while princes go on foot like slaves.
10:8 Whoever digs a pit may fall into it; whoever breaks through a wall may be bitten by a snake.
The NIV Book of Ecclesiastes , Chapter 10 , Verse 8 , Whoever digs a pit may fall into it; whoever breaks through a wall may be bitten by a snake.
10:9 Whoever quarries stones may be injured by them; whoever splits logs may be endangered by them.
The NIV Book of Ecclesiastes , Chapter 10 , Verse 9 , Whoever quarries stones may be injured by them; whoever splits logs may be endangered by them.
10:10 If the ax is dull and its edge unsharpened, more strength is needed but skill will bring success.
The NIV Book of Ecclesiastes , Chapter 10 , Verse 10 , If the ax is dull and its edge unsharpened, more strength is needed but skill will bring success.
10:11 If a snake bites before it is charmed, there is no profit for the charmer.
The NIV Book of Ecclesiastes , Chapter 10 , Verse 11 , If a snake bites before it is charmed, there is no profit for the charmer.
10:12 Words from a wise man's mouth are gracious, but a fool is consumed by his own lips.
The NIV Book of Ecclesiastes , Chapter 10 , Verse 12 , Words from a wise man's mouth are gracious, but a fool is consumed by his own lips.
10:13 At the beginning his words are folly; at the end they are wicked madness--
The NIV Book of Ecclesiastes , Chapter 10 , Verse 13 , At the beginning his words are folly; at the end they are wicked madness--
10:14 and the fool multiplies words. No one knows what is coming-- who can tell him what will happen after him?
The NIV Book of Ecclesiastes , Chapter 10 , Verse 14 , and the fool multiplies words. No one knows what is coming-- who can tell him what will happen after him?
10:15 A fool's work wearies him; he does not know the way to town.
The NIV Book of Ecclesiastes , Chapter 10 , Verse 15 , A fool's work wearies him; he does not know the way to town.
10:16 Woe to you, O land whose king was a servant and whose princes feast in the morning.
The NIV Book of Ecclesiastes , Chapter 10 , Verse 16 , Woe to you, O land whose king was a servant and whose princes feast in the morning.
10:17 Blessed are you, O land whose king is of noble birth and whose princes eat at a proper time-- for strength and not for drunkenness.
The NIV Book of Ecclesiastes , Chapter 10 , Verse 17 , Blessed are you, O land whose king is of noble birth and whose princes eat at a proper time-- for strength and not for drunkenness.
10:18 If a man is lazy, the rafters sag; if his hands are idle, the house leaks.
The NIV Book of Ecclesiastes , Chapter 10 , Verse 18 , If a man is lazy, the rafters sag; if his hands are idle, the house leaks.
10:19 A feast is made for laughter, and wine makes life merry, but money is the answer for everything.
The NIV Book of Ecclesiastes , Chapter 10 , Verse 19 , A feast is made for laughter, and wine makes life merry, but money is the answer for everything.
10:20 Do not revile the king even in your thoughts, or curse the rich in your bedroom, because a bird of the air may carry your words, and a bird on the wing may report what you say.
The NIV Book of Ecclesiastes , Chapter 10 , Verse 20 , Do not revile the king even in your thoughts, or curse the rich in your bedroom, because a bird of the air may carry your words, and a bird on the wing may report what you say.
