Ecclesiastes 10:13

The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishnesse: and the end of his talke is mischieuous madnesse.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

the beginning of his talking is folly and the end of it is wicked madness.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness; and the end of his talk is mischievous madness.
- American Standard Version (1901)

The first words of his mouth are foolish, and the end of his talk is evil crime.
- Basic English Bible

The beginning of the words of his mouth is folly; and the end of his talk is mischievous madness.
- Darby Bible

The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness: and the end of his talk is mischievous madness.
- Webster's Bible

The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness; and the end of his talk is mischievous madness.
- World English Bible

The beginning of the words of his mouth [is] folly, And the latter end of his mouth [Is] mischievous madness.
- Youngs Literal Bible

The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness; and the end of his talk is grievous madness.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Wesley's Notes for Ecclesiastes 10:13

10:11 Without - If not prevented by the art and care of the charmer; which practice he does not justify, but only mentions by way of resemblance.

10:12 Gracious - Procure him favour with those who hear him.

10:14 Full of words - Forward to promise and boast what he will do, whereas none can be sure of future events, even during his own life, much more after his death.

10:15 Wearieth - Fools discover their folly by their wearisome and fruitless endeavours after things which are too high for them. Because - He is ignorant of those things which are most easy, as of the way to the great city whither he is going.