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Ecclesiastes 10:1-6 Modern English Version (MEV)

1. A dead fly causes a stench in mixed anointing oil,so a little folly is more weighty than wisdom and honor.

2. The heart of the wise inclines to the right,but the heart of a fool to the left.

3. Even when a fool walks on the road,he lacks sense,and he shows everyone that he is a fool.

4. If the anger of a ruler rises against you,do not leave your post;for calmness pacifies great offenses.

5. There is an evil that I have seen under the sunlike an error that goes out from a ruler:

6. Folly is set in many high places,but the rich sit in a low place.

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