Ecclesiastes 10:1-7 ▼

1 Dead flies turn a perfumer’s oil rancid, so a little foolishness is more potent than wisdom and honor.

2 A wise person’s heart directs him toward the right, but the foolish person’s heart directs him toward the left.

3 Even when the fool walks along the road, his sense is lacking, and he demonstrates to everyone that he is a fool.

4 If the ruler’s temper rises against you, do not abandon your place, because composure puts great offenses to rest.

5 There is an evil I have seen under the sun, like a mistake that proceeds from the ruler:

6 foolishness is set in many exalted places while the rich sit in humble places.

7 I have seen slaves riding on horses and princes walking like slaves on the land.