OLD TESTAMENT · VERSE 6

Ecclesiastes 10:6

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

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Ecclesiastes 10:3–9

3

Yes also when the fool walks by the way, his understanding fails him, and he says to everyone that he is a fool.

4

If the spirit of the ruler rises up against you, don’t leave your place; for gentleness lays great offenses to rest.

5

There is an evil which I have seen under the sun, the sort of error which proceeds from the ruler.

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

7

I have seen servants on horses, and princes walking like servants on the earth.

8

He who digs a pit may fall into it; and whoever breaks through a wall may be bitten by a snake.

9

Whoever carves out stones may be injured by them. Whoever splits wood may be endangered by it.

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