Ecclesiastes 10:2

A wise mans heart is at his right hand: but a fooles heart at his left.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

A wise man's heart {directs him} toward the right, but the foolish man's heart {directs him} toward the left.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

A wise man's heart is at his right hand; but a fool's heart at his left.
- American Standard Version (1901)

The heart of the wise man goes in the right direction; but the heart of a foolish man in the wrong.
- Basic English Bible

The heart of a wise [man] is at his right hand; but a fool's heart at his left.
- Darby Bible

A wise man's heart is at his right hand; but a fool's heart is at his left.
- Webster's Bible

A wise man's heart is at his right hand, but a fool's heart at his left.
- World English Bible

The heart of the wise [is] at his right hand, And the heart of a fool at his left.
- Youngs Literal Bible

A wise man's understanding is at his right hand; but a fool's understanding at his left.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Wesley's Notes for Ecclesiastes 10:2

10:2 Heart - His understanding is always present with him and ready to direct him. He mentions the right hand, because that is the common instrument of action. A fool's - His understanding is not effectual to govern his affections and actions.