Ecclesiastes 10

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1Dead flies cause the ointment of the apothecary to send forth a stinking savour: a little folly him that is in reputation for wisdom honour.

2A wise man's heart at his right hand; but a fool's heart at his left.

3Yea also, when he that is a fool walketh by the way, his wisdom faileth , and he saith to every one he a fool.

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

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

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