Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
A wise man's heart tends toward his right, but a fool's heart tends toward his left.
New American Standard Bible
A wise man’s heart directs him toward the right, but the foolish
King James Version
A wise man's heart is at his right hand; but a fool's heart at his left.
Holman Bible
but a fool’s heart to the
A Conservative Version
A wise man's heart is at his right hand, but a fool's heart at his left.
American Standard Version
A wise man's heart is at his right hand; but a fool's heart at his left.
Amplified
A wise man’s heart turns him toward the right [which is the way of blessing], but a fool’s heart turns him toward the left [which is the way of condemnation].
Bible in Basic English
The heart of the wise man goes in the right direction; but the heart of a foolish man in the wrong.
Darby Translation
The heart of a wise man is at his right hand; but a fool's heart at his left.
Julia Smith Translation
The heart of the wise one to his right, and the heart of the foolish one to his left.
King James 2000
A wise man's heart is at his right hand; but a fool's heart at his left.
Lexham Expanded Bible
The heart of the wise [inclines] to his right, but the heart of the fool [inclines] to his left.
Modern King James verseion
A man's heart is at his right hand; but a fool's heart at his left.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
A wise man's heart is upon the righthand, but a fool's heart is upon the left.
NET Bible
A wise person's good sense protects him, but a fool's lack of sense leaves him vulnerable.
New Heart English Bible
A wise man's heart is at his right hand, but a fool's heart at his left.
The Emphasized Bible
The sense of the wise, is on his right hand, - But, the sense of the dullard, on his left:
Webster
A wise man's heart is at his right hand; but a fool's heart is at his left.
World English Bible
A wise man's heart is at his right hand, but a fool's heart at his left.
Youngs Literal Translation
The heart of the wise is at his right hand, And the heart of a fool at his left.
Topics
Interlinear
Chakam
Leb
לב
Leb
heart, mind, midst, understanding, hearted, wisdom, comfortably, well, considered, friendly, kindly, stouthearted , care ,
Usage: 598
References
Hastings
Word Count of 20 Translations in Ecclesiastes 10:2
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Burden Of Folly
1 As dead flies cause the perfumer's ointment to stink, so also does a little foolishness to one's reputation of wisdom and honor. 2 A wise man's heart tends toward his right, but a fool's heart tends toward his left. 3 Furthermore, the way a fool lives shows he has no sense; he proclaims to everyone that he's a fool.
Phrases
Cross References
Proverbs 14:8
The wisdom of the prudent helps him know how to live, but a fool's stupidity deceives him.
Proverbs 17:16
What is this? A fool has enough money to buy wisdom, but is senseless?
Ecclesiastes 9:10
Whatever the activity in which you engage, do it with all your ability, because there is no work, no planning, no learning, and no wisdom in the next world where you're going.
Ecclesiastes 10:10
If someone's ax is blunt the edge isn't sharpened then more strength will be needed. Putting wisdom to work will bring success.
Ecclesiastes 10:14
The fool overflows with words, and no one can predict what will happen. As to what will happen after him, who can explain it?
Luke 12:18-20
Then he said, "This is what I'll do. I'll tear down my barns and build bigger ones, and I'll store all my grain and goods in them.
Luke 14:28-32
"Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. He will first sit down and estimate the cost to see whether he has enough money to finish it, won't he?