Ecclesiastes 10:6 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

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

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

folly is set in great dignity, and the rich sit in low place.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

Folly is set in great dignity and in high places, and the rich sit in low places.

American Standard Version (1901)

folly is set in great dignity, and the rich sit in a low place.

Common English Bible

Fools are appointed to high posts, while the rich sit in lowly positions.

Catholic Public Domain Version

a foolish man appointed to a high dignity, and the rich sitting beneath him.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

A fool set in high dignity, and the rich sitting beneath.

Ecclesiastes 10:6 Cross References

Esther 3:1

After all this took place, King Ahasuerus honoured Haman, son of Hammedatha the Agagite.  He promoted him in rank and gave him a higher position than all the other officials.

Esther 3:5

When Haman saw that Mordecai was not bowing down or paying him homage, he was filled with rage.

Proverbs 19:10

Luxury is not appropriate for a fool   #– # how much less for a slave to rule over princes!

Proverbs 28:12

When the righteous triumph, there is great rejoicing, but when the wicked come to power, people hide.

Proverbs 28:28

When the wicked come to power, people hide, but when they are destroyed, the righteous flourish.

Proverbs 29:2

When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, people groan.

Ecclesiastes 10:5

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