Ecclesiastes 10:2
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.
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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.