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Eccl.10.1
Dead flies cause the ointment of the apothecary to send forth a stinking savour: so doth a little folly him that is in reputation for wisdom and honour.
Eccl.10.1
Dead flies in perfume make it stink, And a little foolishness decomposes much wisdom.
Eccl.10.1
As dead flies give perfume a bad smell, so a little folly outweighs wisdom and honor.
Eccl.10.1
Dead flies putrefy the perfumer's ointment, And cause it to give off a foul odor; So does a little folly to one respected for wisdom and honor.
Eccl.10.1
Dead flies will cause even a bottle of perfume to stink! Yes, an ounce of foolishness can outweigh a pound of wisdom and honor.
