Ecclesiastes 10:2
Strong's Lexicon
A wise man’s
חָכָם֙ (ḥā·ḵām)
Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's Hebrew 2450: 1) wise, wise (man) 1a) skilful (in technical work) 1b) wise (in administration) 1c) shrewd, crafty, cunning, wily, subtle 1d) learned, shrewd (class of men) 1e) prudent 1f) wise (ethically and religiously)

heart
לֵ֤ב (lêḇ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's Hebrew 3820: 1) inner man, mind, will, heart, understanding 1a) inner part, midst 1a1) midst (of things) 1a2) heart (of man) 1a3) soul, heart (of man) 1a4) mind, knowledge, thinking, reflection, memory 1a5) inclination, resolution, determination (of will) 1a6) conscience 1a7) heart (of moral character) 1a8) as seat of appetites 1a9) as seat of emotions and passions 1a10) as seat of courage

inclines to the right,
לִֽימִינ֔וֹ (lî·mî·nōw)
Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's Hebrew 3225: 1) right, right hand, right side 1a) right hand 1b) right (of direction) 1c) south (the direction of the right hand when facing East)

but the heart
וְלֵ֥ב (wə·lêḇ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's Hebrew 3820: 1) inner man, mind, will, heart, understanding 1a) inner part, midst 1a1) midst (of things) 1a2) heart (of man) 1a3) soul, heart (of man) 1a4) mind, knowledge, thinking, reflection, memory 1a5) inclination, resolution, determination (of will) 1a6) conscience 1a7) heart (of moral character) 1a8) as seat of appetites 1a9) as seat of emotions and passions 1a10) as seat of courage

of a fool
כְּסִ֖יל (kə·sîl)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's Hebrew 3684: 1) fool, stupid fellow, dullard, simpleton, arrogant one

to the left.
לִשְׂמֹאלֽוֹ׃ (liś·mō·lōw)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's Hebrew 8040: 1) the left, the left hand, the left side 1a) left 1b) left hand 1c) north (as one faces east)

Parallel Strong's
Berean Study Bible
A wise man’s heart inclines to the right, but the heart of a fool to the left.

Young's Literal Translation
The heart of the wise [is] at his right hand, And the heart of a fool at his left.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
A wise man’s heart goes to the right, but a fool’s heart to the left.

New American Standard Bible
A wise man's heart [directs him] toward the right, but the foolish man's heart [directs him] toward the left.

King James Bible
A wise man's heart [is] at his right hand; but a fool's heart at his left.
Parallel Verses
New International Version
The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool to the left.

New Living Translation
A wise person chooses the right road; a fool takes the wrong one.

English Standard Version
A wise man’s heart inclines him to the right, but a fool’s heart to the left.

New American Standard Bible
A wise man's heart directs him toward the right, but the foolish man's heart directs him toward the left.

King James Bible
A wise man's heart is at his right hand; but a fool's heart at his left.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
A wise man's heart goes to the right, but a fool's heart to the left.

International Standard Version
A wise man's heart tends toward his right, but a fool's heart tends toward his left.

NET Bible
A wise person's good sense protects him, but a fool's lack of sense leaves him vulnerable.

American Standard Version
A wise man's heart is at his right hand; but a fool's heart at his left.

English Revised Version
A wise man's heart is at his right hand; but a fool's heart at his left.

Young's Literal Translation
The heart of the wise is at his right hand, And the heart of a fool at his left.
















Cross References
Matthew 6:33
But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

Matthew 25:33
And he shall set the sheep on his right hand, but the goats on the left.

Colossians 3:1
If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God.

Ecclesiastes 1:1
The words of the Preacher, the son of David, king in Jerusalem.

Ecclesiastes 10:1
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.

Ecclesiastes 9:18
Wisdom is better than weapons of war: but one sinner destroyeth much good.

Ecclesiastes 9:17
The words of wise men are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.

Ecclesiastes 10:3
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.

Ecclesiastes 10:4
If the spirit of the ruler rise up against thee, leave not thy place; for yielding pacifieth great offences.

Ecclesiastes 10:5
There is an evil which I have seen under the sun, as an error which proceedeth from the ruler:
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