Ecclesiastes 10:1-11 The Message (MSG)

1. Dead flies in perfume make it stink,And a little foolishness decomposes much wisdom.

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

3. Fools on the road have no sense of direction.The way they walk tells the story: “There goes the fool again!”

4. If a ruler loses his temper against you, don’t panic;A calm disposition quiets intemperate rage.

8. Caution: The trap you set might catch you.Warning: Your accomplice in crime might double-cross you.

9. Safety first: Quarrying stones is dangerous.Be alert: Felling trees is hazardous.

10. Remember: The duller the ax the harder the work;Use your head: The more brains, the less muscle.

11. If the snake bites before it’s been charmed,What’s the point in then sending for the charmer?

Ecclesiastes 10