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

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

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

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There is an evil I have seen under the sun,
    the sort of error that arises from a ruler:
Fools are put in many high positions,(A)
    while the rich occupy the low ones.
I have seen slaves on horseback,
    while princes go on foot like slaves.(B)

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