Ecclesiastes 10:6

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

folly is set in many high places, and the rich sit in a low place.

Cross References

Esther 3:1

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

Esther 3:5

When Haman saw that Mordecai did not bow down or do obeisance to him, Haman was infuriated.

Psalm 12:8

On every side the wicked prowl, as vileness is exalted among humankind.

Proverbs 19:10

It is not fitting for a fool to live in luxury, much less for a slave to rule over princes.

Proverbs 28:12

When the righteous rejoice, there is great glory, but when the wicked prevail, people go into hiding.

Proverbs 28:28

When the wicked prevail, people go into hiding, but when they perish, the righteous increase.

Proverbs 29:2

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

Ecclesiastes 10:5

There is an evil that I have seen under the sun, as great an error as if it proceeded from the ruler: