Ecclesiastes 10:6

Modern English Version

the fool is present in many high places of position, but the rich sit in the low places.

Cross References

Proverbs 28:12

When the righteous triumph, there is great glory, but when the wicked prevail, men hide themselves.

Proverbs 29:2

When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.

Psalm 12:8

The wicked prowl on every side, as vileness is exalted among the sons of men.

Esther 3:1

After these things King Ahasuerus praised Haman the son of Hammedatha the Agagite, and promoted him, and set his seat above all the officials who were with him.

Proverbs 28:28

When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous thrive.

Esther 3:5

When Haman saw that Mordecai neither bowed nor paid him homage, he was filled with rage.

Proverbs 19:10

Luxury is not fitting for a fool, much less for a servant to rule over princes.

Ecclesiastes 10:5

There is an evil that I have observed under the sun, as an error proceeding from the ruler: