18 (A)Wisdom is better than weapons of war, but (B)one sinner destroys much good.

10 Dead flies make (C)the perfumer's ointment give off a stench;
    so a little folly outweighs wisdom and honor.
(D)A wise man's heart inclines him to the right,
    but a fool's heart to the left.
Even when the fool walks on the road, he lacks sense,
    and he (E)says to everyone that he is a fool.
If the anger of the ruler rises against you, (F)do not leave your place,
    (G)for calmness[a] will lay great offenses to rest.

Footnotes

  1. Ecclesiastes 10:4 Hebrew healing

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