A wise person’s heart directs him toward the right, but the foolish (A)person’s heart directs him toward the left. Even when the fool walks along the road, his [a]sense is lacking, and he [b](B)demonstrates to everyone that he is a fool. If the ruler’s [c]temper rises against you, (C)do not abandon your place, because (D)composure puts great offenses to rest.

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Footnotes

  1. Ecclesiastes 10:3 Lit heart
  2. Ecclesiastes 10:3 Lit says
  3. Ecclesiastes 10:4 Lit spirit

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