Ecclesiastes 10:2

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

King James Version
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Other Translations for Ecclesiastes 10:2

BSB
A wise man's heart inclines to the right, but the heart of a fool to the left.
AKJV
A wise man's heart is at his right hand; but a fool's heart at his left.
CPDV
The heart of a wise man is in his right hand, and the heart of a foolish man is in his left hand.
ERV
A wise man's heart is at his right hand; but a fool's heart at his left.
NHEB
A wise man's heart is at his right hand, but a fool's heart at his left.
SMT
The heart of the wise one to his right, and the heart of the foolish one to his left.

Commentary for Ecclesiastes 10:2

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Ecclesiastes 10:2
Summary
Right disposition versus left inclination
Event
Contrast of hearts' direction
Estimated Time Period
c. 3rd century BC
Category
Wisdom