Berean Standard Bible
“As dead flies bring a stench to the perfumer’s oil, so a little folly outweighs wisdom and honor.”
Ecclesiastes is the reflection of the Teacher on life under the sun, weighing wisdom, work, and folly. Chapter 10 collects short sayings about wisdom and foolishness in daily life and leadership.
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
As dead flies bring a stench to the perfumer’s oil, so a little folly outweighs wisdom and honor.
World English Bible (WEB)
Dead flies cause the oil of the perfumer to produce an evil odor; so does a little folly outweigh wisdom and honor.
King James Version (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.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Dead flies cause the oil of the perfumer to send forth an evil odor; [so] doth a little folly outweigh wisdom and honor.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
Dead flies make the oil of the perfumer give out an evil smell; more valued is a little wisdom than the great glory of the foolish.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
LAS moscas muertas hacen heder y dar mal olor el perfume del perfumista: así una pequeña locura, al estimado por sabiduría y honra.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
Las moscas muertas dan mal olor y echan a perder el perfume. Un pequeño error puede pesar más que gran sabiduría y honra.
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