Ecclesiastes 10:5

God's Word

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

Cross References

Proverbs 19:10

Luxury does not fit a fool, much less a slave ruling princes.

Proverbs 28:12

When righteous people triumph, there is great glory, but when wicked people rise, people hide themselves.

Ecclesiastes 10:4

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

Ecclesiastes 10:6

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

Ecclesiastes 3:16

I saw something else under the sun: There is wickedness where justice should be found. There is wickedness where righteousness should be found.

Ecclesiastes 4:1

Next, I turned to look at all the acts of oppression that make people suffer under the sun. Look at the tears of those who suffer! No one can comfort them. Their oppressors have ⌞all⌟ the power. No one can comfort those who suffer.

Ecclesiastes 4:7

Next, I turned to look at something pointless under the sun:

Ecclesiastes 5:13

There is a painful tragedy that I have seen under the sun: Riches lead to the downfall of those who hoard them.

Ecclesiastes 6:1

There is a tragedy that I have seen under the sun. It is a terrible one for mortals.

Ecclesiastes 9:3

This is the tragedy of everything that happens under the sun: Everyone shares the same destiny. Moreover, the hearts of mortals are full of evil. Madness is in their hearts while they are still alive. After that, they join the dead.