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A wise man`s heart is at his right hand, but a fool`s heart at his left.
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The Metaphor of the Ready Heart
Commentators agree this verse is a metaphor, not a statement on anatomy. A 'heart at the right hand' means a wise person's understanding is ready, available, and effective, guiding them skillfully. In contrast, a fool's 'heart at his left' signifies that their sense is missing or useless when needed, leading to clumsy and misguided actions.
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Ecclesiastes
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The metaphor perhaps means, “A wise man’s sense is in its place, ready to help and protect him; but a fool’s sense is missing when it is needed, an…
19th Century
Anglican
At his right hand. —Perhaps better, towards his right hand, i.e., leads him to go to the right hand. The thought is the s…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
A wise man's heart [is] at his right hand This is not designed to express the direct position and situation of the h…
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