10 Dead flies make (A)the perfumer's ointment give off a stench;
    so a little folly outweighs wisdom and honor.

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10 As dead flies cause even a bottle of perfume to stink,
    so a little foolishness spoils great wisdom and honor.

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10 As dead flies give perfume a bad smell,
    so a little folly(A) outweighs wisdom and honor.

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