1Dead flies cause the ointment of the apothecary to send forth a stinking savour: so doth a little folly him that is in reputation for wisdom and honour. Many Bible Versions
2A wise man’s heart is at his right hand; but a fool’s heart at his left. Many Bible Versions
3Yea 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. Many Bible Versions
4If the spirit of the ruler rise up against thee, leave not thy place; for yielding pacifieth great offences. Many Bible Versions
5There is an evil which I have seen under the sun, as an error which proceedeth from the ruler: Many Bible Versions
6Folly is set in great dignity, and the rich sit in low place. Many Bible Versions
7I have seen servants upon horses, and princes walking as servants upon the earth. Many Bible Versions
8He that diggeth a pit shall fall into it; and whoso breaketh an hedge, a serpent shall bite him. Many Bible Versions
9Whoso removeth stones shall be hurt therewith; and he that cleaveth wood shall be endangered thereby. Many Bible Versions
10If the iron be blunt, and he do not whet the edge, then must he put to more strength: but wisdom is profitable to direct. Many Bible Versions
11Surely the serpent will bite without enchantment; and a babbler is no better. Many Bible Versions
12The words of a wise man’s mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself. Many Bible Versions
13The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness: and the end of his talk is mischievous madness. Many Bible Versions
14A fool also is full of words: a man cannot tell what shall be; and what shall be after him, who can tell him? Many Bible Versions
15The labour of the foolish wearieth every one of them, because he knoweth not how to go to the city. Many Bible Versions
16Woe to thee, O land, when thy king is a child, and thy princes eat in the morning! Many Bible Versions
17Blessed art thou, O land, when thy king is the son of nobles, and thy princes eat in due season, for strength, and not for drunkenness! Many Bible Versions
18By much slothfulness the building decayeth; and through idleness of the hands the house droppeth through. Many Bible Versions
19A feast is made for laughter, and wine maketh merry: but money answereth all things. Many Bible Versions
20Curse not the king, no not in thy thought; and curse not the rich in thy bedchamber: for a bird of the air shall carry the voice, and that which hath wings shall tell the matter. Many Bible Versions