1 Dead flies putrefy the perfumer's ointment, And cause it to give off a foul odor; So does a little folly to one respected for wisdom and honor.
2 A wise man's heart is at his right hand, But a fool's heart at his left.
3 Even when a fool walks along the way, He lacks wisdom, And he shows everyone that he is a fool.
4 If the spirit of the ruler rises against you, Do not leave your post; For conciliation pacifies great offenses.
5 There is an evil I have seen under the sun, As an error proceeding from the ruler:
6 Folly is set in great dignity, While the rich sit in a lowly place.
7 I have seen servants on horses, While princes walk on the ground like servants.
8 He who digs a pit will fall into it, And whoever breaks through a wall will be bitten by a serpent.
9 He who quarries stones may be hurt by them, And he who splits wood may be endangered by it.

Almeida Atualizada (Portuguese) AA

Eclesiastes 10:1 As moscas mortas fazem com que o ungüento do perfumista emita mau cheiro; assim um pouco de estultícia pesa mais do que a sabedoria e a honra.

English Standard Version ESV

Ecclesiastes 10:1 Dead flies make the perfumer's ointment give off a stench; so a little folly outweighs wisdom and honor.

King James Version KJV

Ecclesiastes 10:1 Dead 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.

Nova Versão Internacional NVIP

Eclesiastes 10:1 Assim como a mosca morta produz mau cheiro e estraga o perfume,também um pouco de insensatez pesa mais que a sabedoria e a honra.