Ecclesiastes 10:2

New English Translation

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

Cross References

Proverbs 14:8

The wisdom of the shrewd person is to discern his way, but the folly of fools is deception.

Proverbs 15:7

The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but not so the heart of fools.

Proverbs 17:16

Of what use is money in the hand of a fool, since he has no intention of acquiring wisdom?

Ecclesiastes 10:10

If an iron axhead is blunt and a workman does not sharpen its edge, he must exert a great deal of effort; so wisdom has the advantage of giving success.

Ecclesiastes 10:14

yet a fool keeps on babbling. No one knows what will happen; who can tell him what will happen in the future?

Ecclesiastes 9:10

Whatever you find to do with your hands, do it with all your might, because there is neither work nor planning nor knowledge nor wisdom in the grave, the place where you will eventually go.

Matthew 25:33

He will put the sheep on his right and the goats on his left.

Matthew 6:33

But above all pursue his kingdom and righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.

Colossians 3:1

Therefore, if you have been raised with Christ, keep seeking the things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.