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"I have seen another misfortune on the earth: It is an error a ruler makes."
— Ecclesiastes 10:5, NET Bible
“There is an evil which I have seen under the sun, as an error which proceedeth from the ruler:”
“There is an evil which I have seen under the sun, as it were an error which proceedeth from the ruler: ”
“There is an evil which I have seen under the sun, the sort of error which proceeds from the ruler.”
“There is an evil that I have seen under the sun, as it were by an error proceeding from the face of the prince:”
“There is an evil which I have seen under the sun, like an error which comes by chance from a ruler:”
“There is an evil which I have seen under the sun, as an error which proceedeth from the ruler:”
Wisdom Can Be Nullified By the Caprice of Rulers A wise person’s good sense protects him, but a fool’s lack of sense leaves him vulnerable.
Even when a fool walks along the road he lacks sense, and shows everyone what a fool he is.
If the anger of the ruler flares up against you, do not resign from your position, for a calm response can undo great offenses.
I have seen another misfortune on the earth: It is an error a ruler makes.
Fools are placed in many positions of authority, while wealthy men sit in lowly positions.
I have seen slaves on horseback and princes walking on foot like slaves.
Wisdom is Needed to Avert Dangers in Everyday Life One who digs a pit may fall into it, and one who breaks through a wall may be bitten by a snake.