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.