Ecclesiastes 10:4-7
King James Version
4 If the spirit of the ruler rise up against thee, leave not thy place; for yielding pacifieth great offences.
5 There is an evil which I have seen under the sun, as an error which proceedeth from the ruler:
6 Folly is set in great dignity, and the rich sit in low place.
7 I have seen servants upon horses, and princes walking as servants upon the earth.
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Ecclesiastes 10:4-7
New International Version
Ecclesiastes 10:4-7
New King James Version
4 If the spirit of the ruler rises against you,
(A)Do not leave your post;
For (B)conciliation[a] pacifies great offenses.
5 There is an evil I have seen under the sun,
As an error proceeding from the ruler:
6 (C)Folly is set in [b]great dignity,
While the rich sit in a lowly place.
7 I have seen servants (D)on horses,
While princes walk on the ground like servants.
Footnotes
- Ecclesiastes 10:4 Lit. healing, health
- Ecclesiastes 10:6 exalted positions
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