Ecclesiastes 10:6
Folly is appointed to great heights, but the rich sit in lowly positions.
Berean Standard Bible
In The King James Version
Folly is set in great dignity, and the rich sit in low place.
In Context
5There is an evil I have seen under the sun— an error that proceeds from the ruler:
7I have seen slaves on horseback, while princes go on foot like slaves.
Cross References
1 Kings 12:13And the king answered the people harshly. He rejected the advice of the elders
Psalms 12:8The wicked wander freely, and vileness is exalted among men.
Proverbs 28:28When the wicked come to power, people hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous flourish.
James 2:3If you lavish attention on the man in fine clothes and say, “Here is a seat of honor,” but say to the poor man, “You must stand” or “Sit at my feet,”
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 →