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Ecclesiastes 10:5

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There is an evil which I have seen under the sun, the sort of error which proceeds from the ruler.

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Ecclesiastes 10:5 in other translations

There is an evil which I have seen under the sun, as it were an error which proceedeth from the ruler:

Ecclesiastes 10:5 · American Standard Version

Ecclesiastes 10:5 in context

  1. 3Yes also when the fool walks by the way, his understanding fails him, and he says to everyone that he is a fool.
  2. 4If the spirit of the ruler rises up against you, don’t leave your place; for gentleness lays great offenses to rest.
  3. 5There is an evil which I have seen under the sun, the sort of error which proceeds from the ruler.
  4. 6Folly is set in great dignity, and the rich sit in a low place.
  5. 7I have seen servants on horses, and princes walking like servants on the earth.