Ecclesiastes 10:6
Folly is set in great dignity, and the rich sit in a low place.
World English Bible Catholic
In The King James Version
Folly is set in great dignity, and the rich sit in low place.
In Context
5There is an evil which I have seen under the sun, the sort of error which proceeds from the ruler.
7I have seen servants on horses, and princes walking like servants on the earth.
Cross References
1 Kings 12:13The king answered the people roughly, and abandoned the counsel of the old men which they had given him,
Psalms 12:8The wicked walk on every side, when what is vile is exalted among the sons of men.
Proverbs 28:28When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous thrive.
James 2:3and you pay special attention to him who wears the fine clothing and say, “Sit here in a good place;” and you tell the poor man, “Stand there,” or “Sit by 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 →