10:1a As dead flies bring a stench to the perfumer’s oil,

Dead flies ⌊rotting⌋ in sweet-smelling oil make it stink.
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A few dead flies will make even the best perfume stink. (English Easy-to-Read Version)

10:1b so a little folly outweighs wisdom and honor.

Likewise a little foolishness outweighs great wisdom and honor. (FBV)
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In the same way, a little foolishness can ruin much wisdom and honor. (English Easy-to-Read Version)

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