Ecclesiastes 10:1
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King James Version (modern wording)
Dead flies cause the ointment of the apothecary to send forth a stinking savour: so does a little folly him that is in reputation for wisdom and honour.
Ecclesiastes 10:1 (KJV)
American Standard Version
Dead flies cause the oil of the perfumer to send forth an evil odor; so doth a little folly outweigh wisdom and honor.
Ecclesiastes 10:1 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
As dead flies bring a stench to the perfumer’s oil, so a little folly outweighs wisdom and honor.
Ecclesiastes 10:1 (BSB)
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What does Ecclesiastes 10:1 say?
Ecclesiastes 10:1 in modern King James wording reads: "Dead flies cause the ointment of the apothecary to send forth a stinking savour: so does a little folly him that is in reputation for wisdom and honour."
Where is Ecclesiastes 10:1 found in the Bible?
Ecclesiastes 10:1 is verse 1 of chapter 10 of the book of Ecclesiastes, in the Old Testament. Ecclesiastes has 12 chapters.
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