Ecclesiastes 10:1
American King James Dead flies cause the ointment of the apothecary to send forth a stinking smell: so does a little folly him that is in reputation for wisdom and honor.
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.
King James 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.
World English Bible Dead flies cause the oil of the perfumer to produce an evil odor; so does a little folly outweigh wisdom and honor.
Ecclesiastes 10:2
American King James A wise man's heart is at his right hand; but a fool's heart at his left.
American Standard Version A wise man's heart is at his right hand; but a fool's heart at his left.
King James A wise man's heart is at his right hand; but a fool's heart at his left.
World English Bible A wise man’s heart is at his right hand, but a fool’s heart at his left.
Ecclesiastes 10:3
American King James Yes also, when he that is a fool walks by the way, his wisdom fails him, and he said to every one that he is a fool.
American Standard Version Yea also, when the fool walketh by the way, his understanding faileth him, and he saith to every one `that' he is a fool.
King James Yea 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.
World English Bible Yes also when the fool walks by the way, his understanding fails him, and he says to everyone that he is a fool.
Ecclesiastes 10:4
American King James If the spirit of the ruler rise up against you, leave not your place; for yielding pacifies great offenses.
American Standard Version If the spirit of the ruler rise up against thee, leave not thy place; for gentleness allayeth great offences.
King James If the spirit of the ruler rise up against thee, leave not thy place; for yielding pacifieth great offences.
World English Bible If the spirit of the ruler rises up against you, don’t leave your place; for gentleness lays great offenses to rest.
Ecclesiastes 10:5
American King James There is an evil which I have seen under the sun, as an error which proceeds from the ruler:
American Standard Version There is an evil which I have seen under the sun, as it were an error which proceedeth from the ruler:
King James There is an evil which I have seen under the sun, as an error which proceedeth from the ruler:
World English Bible There is an evil which I have seen under the sun, the sort of error which proceeds from the ruler.
Ecclesiastes 10:6
American King James Folly is set in great dignity, and the rich sit in low place.
American Standard Version folly is set in great dignity, and the rich sit in a low place.
King James Folly is set in great dignity, and the rich sit in low place.
World English Bible Folly is set in great dignity, and the rich sit in a low place.
Ecclesiastes 10:7
American King James I have seen servants on horses, and princes walking as servants on the earth.
American Standard Version I have seen servants upon horses, and princes walking like servants upon the earth.
King James I have seen servants upon horses, and princes walking as servants upon the earth.
World English Bible I have seen servants on horses, and princes walking like servants on the earth.
Ecclesiastes 10:8
American King James He that digs a pit shall fall into it; and whoever breaks an hedge, a serpent shall bite him.
American Standard Version He that diggeth a pit shall fall into it; and whoso breaketh through a wall, a serpent shall bite him.
King James He that diggeth a pit shall fall into it; and whoso breaketh an hedge, a serpent shall bite him.
World English Bible He who digs a pit may fall into it; and whoever breaks through a wall may be bitten by a snake.
Ecclesiastes 10:9
American King James Whoever removes stones shall be hurt therewith; and he that splits wood shall be endangered thereby.
American Standard Version Whoso heweth out stones shall be hurt therewith; `and' he that cleaveth wood is endangered thereby.
King James Whoso removeth stones shall be hurt therewith; and he that cleaveth wood shall be endangered thereby.
World English Bible Whoever carves out stones may be injured by them. Whoever splits wood may be endangered by it.
Ecclesiastes 10:10
American King James If the iron be blunt, and he do not whet the edge, then must he put to more strength: but wisdom is profitable to direct.
American Standard Version If the iron be blunt, and one do not whet the edge, then must he put to more strength: but wisdom is profitable to direct.
King James If the iron be blunt, and he do not whet the edge, then must he put to more strength: but wisdom is profitable to direct.
World English Bible If the ax is blunt, and one doesn’t sharpen the edge, then he must use more strength; but skill brings success.
Ecclesiastes 10:11
American King James Surely the serpent will bite without enchantment; and a babbler is no better.
American Standard Version If the serpent bite before it is charmed, then is there no advantage in the charmer.
King James Surely the serpent will bite without enchantment; and a babbler is no better.
World English Bible If the snake bites before it is charmed, then is there no profit for the charmer’s tongue.
Ecclesiastes 10:12
American King James The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself.
American Standard Version The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself.
King James The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself.
World English Bible The words of a wise man’s mouth are gracious; but a fool is swallowed by his own lips.
Ecclesiastes 10:13
American King James The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness: and the end of his talk is mischievous madness.
American Standard Version The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness; and the end of his talk is mischievous madness.
King James The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness: and the end of his talk is mischievous madness.
World English Bible The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness; and the end of his talk is mischievous madness.
Ecclesiastes 10:14
American King James A fool also is full of words: a man cannot tell what shall be; and what shall be after him, who can tell him?
American Standard Version A fool also multiplieth words: `yet' man knoweth not what shall be; and that which shall be after him, who can tell him?
King James A fool also is full of words: a man cannot tell what shall be; and what shall be after him, who can tell him?
World English Bible A fool also multiplies words. Man doesn’t know what will be; and that which will be after him, who can tell him?
Ecclesiastes 10:15
American King James The labor of the foolish wearies every one of them, because he knows not how to go to the city.
American Standard Version The labor of fools wearieth every one of them; for he knoweth not how to go to the city.
King James The labour of the foolish wearieth every one of them, because he knoweth not how to go to the city.
World English Bible The labor of fools wearies every one of them; for he doesn’t know how to go to the city.
Ecclesiastes 10:16
American King James Woe to you, O land, when your king is a child, and your princes eat in the morning!
American Standard Version Woe to thee, O land, when thy king is a child, and thy princes eat in the morning!
King James Woe to thee, O land, when thy king is a child, and thy princes eat in the morning!
World English Bible Woe to you, land, when your king is a child, and your princes eat in the morning!
Ecclesiastes 10:17
American King James Blessed are you, O land, when your king is the son of nobles, and your princes eat in due season, for strength, and not for drunkenness!
American Standard Version Happy 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!
King James Blessed 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!
World English Bible Happy are you, land, when your king is the son of nobles, and your princes eat in due season, for strength, and not for drunkenness!
Ecclesiastes 10:18
American King James By much slothfulness the building decays; and through idleness of the hands the house drops through.
American Standard Version By slothfulness the roof sinketh in; and through idleness of the hands the house leaketh.
King James By much slothfulness the building decayeth; and through idleness of the hands the house droppeth through.
World English Bible By slothfulness the roof sinks in; and through idleness of the hands the house leaks.
Ecclesiastes 10:19
American King James A feast is made for laughter, and wine makes merry: but money answers all things.
American Standard Version A feast is made for laughter, and wine maketh glad the life; and money answereth all things.
King James A feast is made for laughter, and wine maketh merry: but money answereth all things.
World English Bible A feast is made for laughter, and wine makes the life glad; and money is the answer for all things.
Ecclesiastes 10:20
American King James Curse not the king, no not in your thought; and curse not the rich in your bedchamber: for a bird of the air shall carry the voice, and that which has wings shall tell the matter.
American Standard Version Revile not the king, no, not in thy thought; and revile not the rich in thy bedchamber: for a bird of the heavens shall carry the voice, and that which hath wings shall tell the matter.
King James Curse 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.
World English Bible Don’t curse the king, no, not in your thoughts; and don’t curse the rich in your bedroom, for a bird of the sky may carry your voice, and that which has wings may tell the matter.