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"I have seen slaves on horseback and princes walking on foot like slaves."
— Ecclesiastes 10:7, NET Bible
“I have seen servants upon horses, and princes walking as servants upon the earth.”
“I have seen servants upon horses, and princes walking like servants upon the earth. ”
“I have seen servants on horses, and princes walking like servants on the earth.”
“I have seen servants upon horses: and princes walking on the ground as servants.”
“I have seen servants on horses, and rulers walking on the earth as servants.”
“I have seen servants upon horses, and princes walking as servants upon the earth.”
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.
One who quarries stones may be injured by them; one who splits logs may be endangered by them.
If an iron axhead is blunt and a workman does not sharpen its edge, he must exert a great deal of effort; so wisdom has the advantage of giving success.