Ecclesiastes10:1

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Translation

Dead flies cause a perfumer’s oil to pour out a terrible smell; likewise a little folly to one who is respected and honored for wisdom.

Paraphrase

We know that dead flies in an ointment cause it to become repulsive due to the terrible smell it emits; in the same way a person who is respected and honored for his wisdom can become repulsive by doing a few stupid, little things that ruin his reputation.