Ecclesiastes 10:6

Folly placed in great dignity,—while, the rich, in a low place, took their seat:

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

In The King James Version

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

In Context

5Here was a misfortune I had seen under the sun,—a veritable mistake that was going forth from the presence of one who had power:

7I had seen, servants, upon horses,—and, rulers, walking like servants, on the ground.

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Cross References

1 Kings 12:13And the king answered the people, harshly,—and declined the counsel of the elders wherewith they had counselled him;

Psalms 12:8On every side, the lawless, march about,—when worthlessness is exalted by the sons of men.

Proverbs 28:28When lawless men rise, a common man will hide himself, but, when they perish, righteous men multiply.

James 2:3And ye eye him that hath on the gay clothing, and say, Thou, be sitting here, pleasantly,—and, unto the destitute man, say—Thou, stand, or sit there 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 →

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