Ecclesiastes 10:1-7 ▼

1 Dead flies will make a bottle of perfume stink, and then it is spoiled. A little foolishness outweighs wisdom [and] honor.

2 A wise person's heart leads the right way. The heart of a fool leads the wrong way.

3 Even when a fool goes walking, he has no sense and shows everyone else that he's a fool.

4 If a ruler becomes angry with you, don't resign your position. If you remain calm, you can make up for serious offenses.

5 There is a tragedy that I've seen under the sun, an error often made by rulers.

6 Foolish people are often given high positions, and rich people are left to fill lower positions.

7 I have seen slaves sitting on horses and influential people going on foot like slaves.