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Dead flies cause the oil of the perfumer to send forth an evil odor; [so] doth a little folly outweigh wisdom and honor.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

This verse is by its meaning so closely connected with (Ecclesiastes 9:18) that the selection of it for the beginning of a new chapter …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Dead flies cause the ointment of the apothecary to send forth
a stinking savour
Such,…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Those who profess their faith, in particular, should avoid all appearances of evil. A wise person has a great advantage over a fool, who is always …

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