Ecclesiastes 10:6

Follie is set in great excellencie, and the riche set in the lowe place.

Geneva Bible 1599

In The King James Version

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

In Context

5There is an euil that I haue seene vnder the sunne, as an errour that proceedeth from the face of him that ruleth.

7I haue seene seruants on horses, and princes walking as seruants on the ground.

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Cross References

1 Kings 12:13And the king answered the people sharpely, and left the old mens counsell that they gaue him,

Psalms 12:8The wicked walke on euery side: when they are exalted, it is a shame for the sonnes of men.

Proverbs 28:28When the wicked rise vp, men hide them selues: but when they perish, ye righteous increase.

James 2:3And ye haue a respect to him that weareth the gaie clothing; and say vnto him, Sit thou here in a goodly place, and say vnto the poore, Stand thou there, or sit here vnder my footestoole,

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 →

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