John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ecclesiastes 10:3
Yea also, when he that is a fool walketh by the way ,.... The king's highway, the common road; as he passeth along the streets, going to any place, or about any business: his wisdom faileth him ; or "his heart" F16 לבו "cor ejus", Pagninus, Montanus, &c.; ; he appears by his gait, his manner of walking, to want a heart, to be a fool; walking with a froward mouth, winking with his eyes, speaking with his feet, and teaching with his fingers; all which shows the frowardness... read more
Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Ecclesiastes 10:1-3
In these verses Solomon shows, I. What great need wise men have to take heed of being guilty of any instance of folly; for a little folly is a great blemish to him that is in reputation for wisdom and honour, and is as hurtful to his good name as dead flies are to a sweet perfume, not only spoiling the sweetness of it, but making it to send forth a stinking savour. Note, 1. True wisdom is true honour, and will gain a man a reputation, which is like a box of precious ointment, pleasing and very... read more