Ecclesiastes 10:5
There is an evil which I have seen under the sun, the sort of error which proceeds from the ruler.
World English Bible Classic
In The King James Version
There is an evil which I have seen under the sun, as an error which proceedeth from the ruler:
In Context
6Folly is set in great dignity, and the rich sit in a low place.
Cross References
Proverbs 19:10Delicate living is not appropriate for a fool, much less for a servant to have rule over princes.
Ecclesiastes 4:1Then I returned and saw all the oppressions that are done under the sun: and behold, the tears of those who were oppressed, and they had no comforter; and on the side of their oppressors there was power; but they had no comforter.
Ecclesiastes 5:13There is a grievous evil which I have seen under the sun: wealth kept by its owner to his harm.
Ecclesiastes 9:3This is an evil in all that is done under the sun, that there is one event to all. Yes also, the heart of the sons of men is full of evil, and madness is in their heart while they live, and after that they go to the dead.
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 →