LITV - Ecclesiastes - 10

10:1  As dead flies cause the perfumer's ointment to stink and ferment; so a little foolishness is heavier than wisdom and than honor.

10:2  The heart of the wise is toward his right, but the fool's heart toward his left.

10:3  And also, in the way in which a stupid one walks, his heart fails, and he says to all that he is a fool.

10:4  If the spirit of the ruler rises up against you, do not leave your place; for composure quiets great offenses.

10:5  There is an evil I have seen under the sun, sins which come from the face of the ruler:

10:6  folly is set in many high positions , and many rich men sit in low situations .

10:7  I have seen slaves on horses, and rulers walking as slaves on the earth.

10:8  He who digs a pit may fall into it; and one breaking a wall, a snake may bite him.

10:9  Whoever removes stones may be hurt with them; he who splits trees may be endangered by them.

10:10  If the iron is blunt, and he does not whet the mouths, then he must put more strength to it . But wisdom is an advantage giving success.

10:11  If the snake will bite without charming, then there is no advantage to a master of tongue.

10:12  The words of a wise mouth are grace, but the lips of a stupid one swallow him;

10:13  the beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness; and the end of his mouth is evil madness.

10:14  Yet the stupid one makes many words; a man knows not what they shall be; and what shall be after him, who can tell him?

10:15  The labor of fools wearies him, because he does not know how to go to the city.

10:16  Woe to you, O land, when your king is a boy, and your leaders eat in the morning.

10:17  Blessed are you, O land, when your king is the son of nobles, and your leaders eat in due time, in strength, and not in drinking.

10:18  The framework tumbles through indolence; and through lowering of hands, the house leaks.

10:19  Bread is made for laughter, and wine gladdens life; but silver answers all things .

10:20  Also, do not curse a king in your thought; and do not curse the rich in your bedrooms; for a bird of the heavens may carry the voice; yea, the lord of wings may tell the matter.