Ecclesiastes 10:6
Folly is set in great dignity, and the rich sit in low place.
King James Version
In Context
5There is an evil which I have seen under the sun, as an error which proceedeth from the ruler:
7I have seen servants upon horses, and princes walking as servants upon the earth.
Cross References
1 Kings 12:13And the king answered the people roughly, and forsook the old men’s counsel that they gave him;
Psalms 12:8The wicked walk on every side, when the vilest men are exalted.
Proverbs 28:28When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase.
James 2:3And ye have respect to him that weareth the gay clothing, and say unto him, Sit thou here in a good place; and say to the poor, Stand thou there, or sit here under my footstool:
Matthew Henry on Ecclesiastes 10:5-12
Mutual Duties of Princes and Subjects. 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. 8 He that diggeth a pit shall fall into it; and whoso breaketh a hedge, a serpent shall bite him. 9 Whoso removeth stones… Read the whole commentary →