Ecclesiastes, 10
1. As dead flies spoil a jar of perfumed oil, a little folly weighs heavier than wisdom and honor.
1. As dead flies spoil a jar of perfumed oil, a little folly weighs heavier than wisdom and honor.
In chapter 10 of the book of Ecclesiastes, the author discusses the importance of wisdom and prudence in contrast to foolishness and madness. He also highlights the importance of staying calm and controlled, even in difficult situations. Here are five verses related to these themes:
Proverbs 14:8: "The wise man considers his footsteps well, but the fool is wrong to himself." This verse highlights the importance of wisdom and discernment in decision making, something that is emphasized in Ecclesiastes 10.
Proverbs 12:16: "The foolish soon shows all his irritation, but the prudent man ignores her." This verse emphasizes the importance of staying calm and controlled, even in stressful or annoying situations, something that is emphasized in Ecclesiastes 10.
Proverbs 13:16: "Every prudent man acts with knowledge, but the fool spins his madness." This verse highlights the importance of prudence and wisdom in life, something that is emphasized in Ecclesiastes 10.
Proverbs 15:1: "The mild answer deflects the furor, but the word lasts raises anger." This verse emphasizes the importance of staying calm and controlled, even in difficult situations, something that is emphasized in Ecclesiastes 10.
Proverbs 16:32: "Better is the Longanic than the brave, and the one who rules his spirit than what a city takes." This verse highlights the importance of remaining calm and controlled, and to govern one's spirit, something that is emphasized in Ecclesiastes 10.
“Comunguemos com santo temor e com grande amor.” São Padre Pio de Pietrelcina
