Ecclesiastes 10:6
Folly is set in great dignity, and the rich sit in low place.
Context
This verse from Ecclesiastes Chapter 10 connects to 10 cross-references. Wisdom sayings in the style of Proverbs about foolishness in rulers, workers, and speakers: a little folly outweighs wisdom and honor as dead flies spoil the perfume maker's ointment. A fool's speech is laborious and he does not know the …
Andere Übersetzungen
folly is set in great dignity, and the rich sit in a low place.
He hath set the fool in many high places, And the rich in a low place do sit.
The foolish are placed in high positions, but men of wealth are kept low.
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