Ecclesiastes 10:5

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

There is an evil I have seen under the sun— an error that proceeds from the ruler:

In context

3 Even as the fool walks along the road, his sense is lacking, and he shows everyone that he is a fool.

4 If the ruler’s temper flares against you, do not abandon your post, for calmness lays great offenses to rest.

5 There is an evil I have seen under the sun— an error that proceeds from the ruler:

6 Folly is appointed to great heights, but the rich sit in lowly positions.

7 I have seen slaves on horseback, while princes go on foot like slaves.

BSB Berean Standard Bible: There is an evil I have seen under the sun— an error that proceeds from the ruler:
KJV King James Version: There is an evil which I have seen under the sun, as an error which proceedeth from the ruler:
WEB World English Bible: There is an evil which I have seen under the sun, the sort of error which proceeds from the ruler.
ASV American Standard Version: There is an evil which I have seen under the sun, as it were an error which proceedeth from the ruler:
YLT Young's Literal Translation: There is an evil I have seen under the sun, As an error that goeth out from the ruler,
DBY Darby Translation: There is an evil that I have seen under the sun, as an error [that] proceedeth from the ruler:
WBS Webster Bible: There is an evil which I have seen under the sun, as an error which proceedeth from the ruler: