Ecclesiastes 10:2
A wise man's heart is at his right hand; but a fool's heart at his left.In other versions
A wise man's heart is at his right hand; but a fool's heart at his left.
ASV
The heart of the wise man goes in the right direction; but the heart of a foolish man in the wrong.
BBE
The heart of a wise [man] is at his right hand; but a fool's heart at his left.
DBY
A wise man's heart is at his right hand, but a fool's heart at his left.
WEB
The heart of the wise `is' at his right hand, And the heart of a fool at his left.
YLT
A wise man's heart is at his right hand; but a fool's heart at his left.
ENG
A wise man's heart is at his right hand; but a fool's heart is at his left.
WBT
A wise man’s heart inclines to the right, but the heart of a fool to the left.
BSB
In context
1Dead 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.
2A wise man's heart is at his right hand; but a fool's heart at his left.
3Yea also, when he that is a fool walketh by the way, his wisdom faileth him, and he saith to every one that he is a fool.
4If the spirit of the ruler rise up against thee, leave not thy place; for yielding pacifieth great offences.