Ecclesiastes 10:2
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New International Version (©1984)
The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool to the left.

New Living Translation (©2007)
A wise person chooses the right road; a fool takes the wrong one.

English Standard Version (©2001)
A wise man’s heart inclines him to the right, but a fool’s heart to the left.

New American Standard Bible (©1995)
A wise man's heart directs him toward the right, but the foolish man's heart directs him toward the left.

GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995)
A wise person's heart leads the right way. The heart of a fool leads the wrong way.

King James Bible
A wise man's heart is at his right hand; but a fool's heart at his left.

American King James 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.

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.

Douay-Rheims Bible
The heart of a wise man is in his right hand, and the heart of a fool is in his left hand.

Darby Bible Translation
The heart of a wise man is at his right hand; but a fool's heart at his left.

English Revised Version
A wise man's heart is at his right hand; but a fool's heart at his left.

Webster's Bible Translation
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.

Young's Literal Translation
The heart of the wise is at his right hand, And the heart of a fool at his left.

Geneva Study Bible

A {a} wise man's heart is at his right hand; but a fool's heart is at his left.

(a) So that he does all things well and justly, where as the fool does the contrary.

Wesley's Notes

10:2 Heart - His understanding is always present with him and ready to direct him. He mentions the right hand, because that is the common instrument of action. A fool's - His understanding is not effectual to govern his affections and actions.

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

2. (Ec 2:14).

right-The right hand is more expert than the left. The godly wise is more on his guard than the foolish sinner, though at times he slip. Better a diamond with a flaw, than a pebble without one.

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary

10:1-3 Those especially who make a profession of religion, should keep from all appearances of evil. A wise man has great advantage over a fool, who is always at a loss when he has anything to do. Sin is the reproach of sinners, wherever they go, and shows their folly.


Matthew 6:33 "But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.
Colossians 3:1 Therefore if you have been raised up with Christ, keep seeking the things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. (NASB ©1995)

Direction Directs Fool Foolish Fool's Goes Hand Heart Inclines Right Understanding Wise Wrong

A wise man's heart is at his right hand; but a fool's heart at his left.

wise 9:10 Pr 14:8 Lu 14:28-32

but 10:10,14 Pr 17:16 Lu 12:18-20

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