| Ecclesiastes 10:2 Parallel Translations |  |
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| NASB: | A wise man's heart directs him toward the right, but the foolish man's heart directs him toward the left. (NASB ©1995) |
| GWT: | A wise person's heart leads the right way. The heart of a fool leads the wrong way.(GOD'S WORD®) |
| KJV: | A wise man's heart is at his right hand; but a fool's heart at his left. |
| ASV: | A wise man's heart is at his right hand; but a fool's heart at his left. |
| BBE: | The heart of the wise man goes in the right direction; but the heart of a foolish man in the wrong. |
| DBY: | The heart of a wise man is at his right hand; but a fool's heart at his left. |
| ERV: | A wise man's heart is at his right hand; but a fool's heart at his left. |
| JPS: | A wise man's understanding is at his right hand; but a fool's understanding at his left. |
| WBS: | A wise man's heart is at his right hand; but a fool's heart is at his left. |
| WEB: | A wise man's heart is at his right hand, but a fool's heart at his left. |
| YLT: | The heart of the wise is at his right hand, And the heart of a fool at his left. |
| Ecclesiastes 10:2 Cross References |
| XREF: | 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) |
| Commentaries and Concordances |
| GSB: | 10:2 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. |
| WES: | 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. |
| MHC: | 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. |
| CONC: | Direction Directs Fool Foolish Fool's Goes Heart Inclines Man's Understanding Wise Wrong |
| PREV: | Direction Directs Fool Foolish Fool's Goes Hand Heart Inclines Right Understanding Wise Wrong |
| NEXT: | Direction Directs Fool Foolish Fool's Goes Hand Heart Inclines Right Understanding Wise Wrong |
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