Ecclesiastes 10:6

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

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

Cross References

Proverbs 28:12

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

Proverbs 29:2

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

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.

Proverbs 28:28

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

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!

Ecclesiastes 10:5

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