# Ecclesiastes 10

- Translation: Berean Standard Bible
- Canonical: https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/ecclesiastes/10
- License: Scripture: Berean Standard Bible (BSB), public domain. Source: Scriptoria (scriptoria.digital).

## Text

[1] As dead flies bring a stench to the perfumer’s oil,
so a little folly outweighs wisdom and honor. [2] A wise man’s heart inclines to the right,
but the heart of a fool to the left. [3] Even as the fool walks along the road, his sense is lacking,
and he shows everyone that he is a fool. [4] If the ruler’s temper flares against you, do not abandon your post,
for calmness lays great offenses to rest. [5] There is an evil I have seen under the sun—
an error that proceeds from the ruler: [6] Folly is appointed to great heights,
but the rich sit in lowly positions. [7] I have seen slaves on horseback,
while princes go on foot like slaves. [8] He who digs a pit may fall into it,
and he who breaches a wall may be bitten by a snake. [9] The one who quarries stones may be injured by them,
and he who splits logs endangers himself. [10] If the axe is dull and the blade unsharpened,
more strength must be exerted,
but skill produces success. [11] If the snake bites before it is charmed,
there is no profit for the charmer. [12] The words of a wise man’s mouth are gracious,
but the lips of a fool consume him. [13] The beginning of his talk is folly,
and the end of his speech is evil madness. [14] Yet the fool multiplies words.
No one knows what is coming,
and who can tell him what will come after him? [15] The toil of a fool wearies him,
for he does not know the way to the city. [16] Woe to you, O land whose king is a youth,
and whose princes feast in the morning. [17] Blessed are you, O land whose king is a son of nobles,
and whose princes feast at the proper time—
for strength and not for drunkenness. [18] Through laziness the roof caves in,
and in the hands of the idle, the house leaks. [19] A feast is prepared for laughter, and wine makes life merry,
but money is the answer for everything. [20] Do not curse the king even in your thoughts,
or curse the rich even in your bedroom,
for a bird of the air may carry your words,
and a winged creature may report your speech.

## Each verse

- Ecclesiastes 10:1 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/ecclesiastes/10/1
- Ecclesiastes 10:2 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/ecclesiastes/10/2
- Ecclesiastes 10:3 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/ecclesiastes/10/3
- Ecclesiastes 10:4 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/ecclesiastes/10/4
- Ecclesiastes 10:5 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/ecclesiastes/10/5
- Ecclesiastes 10:6 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/ecclesiastes/10/6
- Ecclesiastes 10:7 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/ecclesiastes/10/7
- Ecclesiastes 10:8 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/ecclesiastes/10/8
- Ecclesiastes 10:9 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/ecclesiastes/10/9
- Ecclesiastes 10:10 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/ecclesiastes/10/10
- Ecclesiastes 10:11 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/ecclesiastes/10/11
- Ecclesiastes 10:12 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/ecclesiastes/10/12
- Ecclesiastes 10:13 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/ecclesiastes/10/13
- Ecclesiastes 10:14 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/ecclesiastes/10/14
- Ecclesiastes 10:15 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/ecclesiastes/10/15
- Ecclesiastes 10:16 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/ecclesiastes/10/16
- Ecclesiastes 10:17 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/ecclesiastes/10/17
- Ecclesiastes 10:18 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/ecclesiastes/10/18
- Ecclesiastes 10:19 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/ecclesiastes/10/19
- Ecclesiastes 10:20 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/ecclesiastes/10/20