Ecclesiastes 10:6

New English Translation

Fools are placed in many positions of authority, while wealthy men sit in lowly positions.

Cross References

Esther 3:1

Some time later King Ahasuerus promoted Haman the son of Hammedatha, the Agagite, exalting him and setting his position above that of all the officials who were with him.

Esther 3:5

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

Psalm 12:8

for the wicked seem to be everywhere, when people promote evil.

Proverbs 19:10

Luxury is not appropriate for a fool; how much less for a servant to rule over princes!

Proverbs 28:12

When the righteous rejoice, great is the glory, but when the wicked rise to power, people are sought out.

Proverbs 28:28

When the wicked gain control, people hide themselves, but when they perish, the righteous increase.

Proverbs 29:2

When the righteous become numerous, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people groan.

Ecclesiastes 10:5

I have seen another misfortune on the earth: It is an error a ruler makes.