Ecc 10:1 | MHM | STEP | The Advantages of Wisdom. Solomon continues to show how valuable wisdom is. He also warns that wisdom is delicate, and even a small mistake can damage a wise person’s reputation. Wisdom brings honor and respect, but it must be guarded carefully. Fools, by contrast, reveal their lack of sense in everything they do. This passage teaches us to value wisdom and to be careful not to spoil it by careless words or actions. v. 1 : Solomon warns that a little folly can ruin a good reputation, just like dead flies make perfume smell bad . Wisdom brings honor, but a small act of foolishness is enough to bring shame. People watch those who are considered wise very closely, so their mistakes are judged more harshly than others. If you want to keep a good name, you must be careful to avoid even small wrongs.

‏ Ecclesiastes 10:1

The Advantages of Wisdom.

Solomon continues to show how valuable wisdom is. He also warns that wisdom is delicate, and even a small mistake can damage a wise person’s reputation. Wisdom brings honor and respect, but it must be guarded carefully. Fools, by contrast, reveal their lack of sense in everything they do. This passage teaches us to value wisdom and to be careful not to spoil it by careless words or actions.

v. 1: Solomon warns that a little folly can ruin a good reputation, just like dead flies make perfume smell bad . Wisdom brings honor, but a small act of foolishness is enough to bring shame. People watch those who are considered wise very closely, so their mistakes are judged more harshly than others. If you want to keep a good name, you must be careful to avoid even small wrongs.