Ecclesiastes 10:1 Meaning
Dead 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.
Context Explained
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.
2A wise man's heart is at his right hand; but a fool's heart at his left.
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.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Proverbs 14:1
Both verses contrast wisdom and folly, emphasizing the consequences of foolishness.
Matthew 7:24-27
Jesus teaches about building on a solid foundation, akin to the importance of wisdom in Ecclesiastes.
James 3:13
James discusses wise behavior, contrasting with folly mentioned in Ecclesiastes.
Source: Ecclesiastes 10:1