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Ecclesiastes 10:3
Yes also when the fool walks by the way, his understanding fails him, and he says to everyone that he is a fool.
Ecclesiastes 10:3 · World English Bible
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Ecclesiastes 10:3 in other translations
Yea also, when he that is a fool walketh by the way, his wisdom faileth him, and he saith to every one that he is a fool.
Even as the fool walks along the road, his sense is lacking, and he shows everyone that he is a fool.
Yes also, when the fool walks by the way, his understanding fails him, and he says to everyone that he is a fool.
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In context
1 Dead flies cause the oil of the perfumer to produce an evil odor; so does a little folly outweigh wisdom and honor.
2 A wise man’s heart is at his right hand, but a fool’s heart at his left.
3 Yes also when the fool walks by the way, his understanding fails him, and he says to everyone that he is a fool.
4 If the spirit of the ruler rises up against you, don’t leave your place; for gentleness lays great offenses to rest.
5 There is an evil which I have seen under the sun, the sort of error which proceeds from the ruler.
6 Folly is set in great dignity, and the rich sit in a low place.
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