Ecclesiastes 10:13
▸ Hear this chapter, lit word by wordThe beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness: and the end of his talk is mischievous madness.
— Ecclesiastes 10:13, King James Version
In other translations
World English Bible (WEB)
The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness; and the end of his talk is mischievous madness.
American Standard Version (ASV)
The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness; and the end of his talk is mischievous madness.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
The beginning of the words of his mouth <FI>is<Fi> folly, And the latter end of his mouth <FI>Is<Fi> mischievous madness.