The wisdom of the prudent is to consider his way, but the folly of fools is deception.
Ecclesiastes 10:2 - Tree of Life Version The heart of the wise is to his right, and the heart of the fool is to his left. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 A wise man's heart is at his right hand; but a fool's heart at his left. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition A wise man's heart turns him toward his right hand, but a fool's heart toward his left. [Matt. 25:31-41.] American Standard Version (1901) A wise man’s heart is at his right hand; but a fool’s heart at his left. Common English Bible The mind of the wise tends toward the right, but the mind of the fool toward the left. Catholic Public Domain Version The heart of a wise man is in his right hand, and the heart of a foolish man is in his left hand. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version The heart of a wise man is in his right hand, and the heart of a fool is in his left hand. |
The wisdom of the prudent is to consider his way, but the folly of fools is deception.
The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but not so the heart of fools.
Of what use is money in the hand of a fool since he has no intention of acquiring wisdom?
If the iron axe is blunt and one doesn’t sharpen the edge, then he must exert more force. So wisdom has the advantage of giving success.
and the fool multiplies words. No one knows what will happen, and who can tell him what will happen after him?
Whatever your hand finds to do, do with all your strength, for there is no work or planning or knowledge or wisdom in Sheol, where you are going.
But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
Therefore, if you have been raised up with Messiah, keep seeking the things above—where Messiah is, sitting at the right hand of God.