Ecclesiastes 10:5

New International Reader's Version

Here’s something evil I’ve seen on this earth. And it’s the kind of mistake that rulers make.

Cross References

Proverbs 19:10

It isn’t proper for a foolish person to live in great comfort. And it is much worse when a slave rules over princes!

Proverbs 28:12

When godly people win, everyone is very happy. But when sinners take charge, everyone hides.

Ecclesiastes 10:4

Suppose a ruler gets very angry with you. If he does, don’t quit your job in the palace. Being calm can overcome what you have done against him.

Ecclesiastes 10:6

Foolish people are given many important jobs. Rich people are given unimportant ones.

Ecclesiastes 3:16

Here’s something else I saw on earth. Where people should be treated right, they are treated wrong. Where people should be treated fairly, they are treated unfairly.

Ecclesiastes 4:1

I looked and saw how much people were suffering on this earth. I saw the tears of those who are suffering. They don’t have anyone to comfort them. Power is on the side of those who treat them badly. Those who are suffering don’t have anyone to comfort them.

Ecclesiastes 4:7

Again I saw something on earth that didn’t mean anything.

Ecclesiastes 5:13

I’ve seen something very evil on earth. It’s when wealth is stored up and then brings harm to its owners.

Ecclesiastes 6:1

I’ve seen another evil thing on this earth. And it’s a heavy load on human beings.

Ecclesiastes 9:3

Here’s what is so bad about everything that happens on this earth. Death catches up with all of us. Also, the hearts of people are full of evil. They live in foolish pleasure. After that, they join those who have already died.