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A Little Foolishness
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|Eclesiastes 10:1| Dead flies make the oil of the perfumer give off a foul odor; so a little foolishness[in one who is esteemed] outweighs wisdom and honor.
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|Eclesiastes 10:2| A wise man's heart turns him toward the right[which is the way of blessing] , but a fool's heart turns him toward the left[which is the way of condemnation] .
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|Eclesiastes 10:3| Even when a fool walks along the road, his[common] sense and good judgment fail him and he demonstrates to everyone that he is a fool.
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|Eclesiastes 10:4| If the temper of the ruler rises against you, do not leave your post[showing resistance] , because composure and calmness prevent great offenses.
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|Eclesiastes 10:5| There is an evil I have seen under the sun, like an error which proceeds from the ruler—
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|Eclesiastes 10:6| folly is set in many exalted places and in great dignity while the rich sit in humble places.
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|Eclesiastes 10:7| I have seen slaves riding on horses and princes walking like slaves on the ground.
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|Eclesiastes 10:8| He who digs a pit[for others] may fall into it, and a serpent may bite him who breaks through a[stone] wall.
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|Eclesiastes 10:9| He who quarries stones may be hurt with them, and he who splits logs may be endangered by them.
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|Eclesiastes 10:10| If the axe is dull and he does not sharpen its edge, then he must exert more strength; but wisdom[to sharpen the axe] helps him succeed[with less effort] .
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