Ecclesiastes 10:5

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

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

Cross References

Ecclesiastes 5:13

There is a sickening tragedy I have seen under the sun: wealth kept by its owner to his harm.

Ecclesiastes 9:3

This is an evil in all that is done under the sun: there is one fate for everyone. In addition, the hearts of people are full of evil, and madness is in their hearts while they live;  after that they go to the dead.

Ecclesiastes 6:1

Here is a tragedy I have observed under the sun,  and it weighs heavily on humanity:

Ecclesiastes 4:7

Again, I saw futility under the sun:

Ecclesiastes 4:1

Again, I observed all the acts of oppression being done under the sun.  Look at the tears of those who are oppressed; they have no one to comfort them. Power is with those who oppress them; they have no one to comfort them.

Ecclesiastes 3:16

I also observed under the sun: there is wickedness at the place of judgement and there is wickedness at the place of righteousness.

Proverbs 28:12

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

Ecclesiastes 10:4

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

Ecclesiastes 10:6

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

Proverbs 19:10

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