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

Other Translations of Ecclesiastes 10:2

King James Version

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

English Standard Version

2 A wise man's heart inclines him to the right, but a fool's heart to the left.

The Message

2 Wise thinking leads to right living; Stupid thinking leads to wrong living.

New King James Version

2 A wise man's heart is at his right hand, But a fool's heart at his left.

New Living Translation

2 A wise person chooses the right road; a fool takes the wrong one.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Ecclesiastes 10:2

Commentary on Ecclesiastes 10:1-3

(Read Ecclesiastes 10:1-3)

Those especially who make a profession of religion, should keep from all appearances of evil. A wise man has great advantage over a fool, who is always at a loss when he has anything to do. Sin is the reproach of sinners, wherever they go, and shows their folly.