Ecclesiastes 10:1 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.

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KJV:  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.

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DRB:  Dying flies spoil the sweetness of the ointment. Wisdom and glory is more precious than a small and shortlived folly.

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DBT:  Dead flies cause the ointment of the apothecary to stink and ferment; so a little folly is weightier than wisdom and honour.

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ERV:  Dead flies cause the ointment of the perfumer to send forth a stinking savour: so doth a little folly outweigh wisdom and honour.

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WBT:  Dead flies cause the ointment of the apothecary to send forth an offensive odor: so doth a little folly him that is in reputation for wisdom and honor.

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WEB:  Dead flies cause the oil of the perfumer to send forth an evil odor; so does a little folly outweigh wisdom and honor.

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YLT:  Dead flies cause a perfumer's perfume To send forth a stink; The precious by reason of wisdom — By reason of honour — a little folly!Ecclesiastes 10:1 NIV • Ecclesiastes 10:1 NLT • Ecclesiastes 10:1 ESV • Ecclesiastes 10:1 NASB • Ecclesiastes 10:1 KJV • Ecclesiastes 10:1 Interlinear • Ecclesiastes 10:1 Commentaries • Ecclesiastes 10:1 Parallel Texts • Ecclesiastes 10:1 Bible Apps • Ecclesiastes 10:1 Parallel • Bible Hub