NASB Lexicon
KJV Lexicon A wise man'schakam (khaw-kawm') wise, (i.e. intelligent, skilful or artful) -- cunning (man), subtil, (un-), wise(hearted), man). heart leb (labe) the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect is at his right hand yamiyn (yaw-meen') the right hand or side (leg, eye) of a person or other object (as the stronger and more dexterous); locally, the south -- + left-handed, right (hand, side), south. but a fool's kciyl (kes-eel') fat, i.e. (figuratively) stupid or silly -- fool(-ish). heart leb (labe) the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect at his left smo'wl (sem-ole') dark (as enveloped), i.e. the north; hence (by orientation), the left hand -- left (hand, side). Parallel Verses New American Standard Bible A wise man's heart directs him toward the right, but the foolish man's heart directs him toward the left. King James Bible A wise man's heart is at his right hand; but a fool's heart at his left. Holman Christian Standard Bible A wise man's heart goes to the right, but a fool's heart to the left. International Standard Version A wise man's heart tends toward his right, but a fool's heart tends toward his left. NET Bible A wise person's good sense protects him, but a fool's lack of sense leaves him vulnerable. GOD'S WORD® Translation A wise person's heart leads the right way. The heart of a fool leads the wrong way. King James 2000 Bible A wise man's heart is at his right hand; but a fool's heart at his left. Links Ecclesiastes 10:2Ecclesiastes 10:2 NIV Ecclesiastes 10:2 NLT Ecclesiastes 10:2 ESV Ecclesiastes 10:2 NASB Ecclesiastes 10:2 KJV |