Old Testament · VERSE 5

Ecclesiastes 10:5

King James Version

There is an evil which I have seen under the sun, as an error which proceedeth from the ruler:

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Ecclesiastes 10:3

Yea also, when he that is a fool walketh by the way, his wisdom faileth him, and he saith to every one that he is a fool.

Ecclesiastes 10:4

If the spirit of the ruler rise up against thee, leave not thy place; for yielding pacifieth great offences.

Ecclesiastes 10:5SELECTED VERSE

There is an evil which I have seen under the sun, as an error which proceedeth from the ruler:

Ecclesiastes 10:6

Folly is set in great dignity, and the rich sit in low place.

Ecclesiastes 10:7

I have seen servants upon horses, and princes walking as servants upon the earth.

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