Ecclesiastes 10:1-7 ▼

1 Dead flies make a perfumer’s oil ferment and stink; so a little folly outweighs wisdom and honor.

2 A wise person’s heart goes to the right, but a fool’s heart to the left.

3 Even when the fool walks along the road, his heart lacks sense, and he shows everyone he is a fool.

4 If the ruler’s anger rises against you, don’t leave your post, for calmness puts great offenses to rest.

5 There is an evil I have seen under the sun, an error proceeding from the presence of the ruler:

6 The fool is appointed to great heights, but the rich remain in lowly positions.

7 I have seen slaves on horses, but princes walking on the ground like slaves.