Ecclesiastes 10:6

World English Bible (WEB)

Folly is set in great dignity, and the rich sit in a low place.

In context

4 If the spirit of the ruler rises up against you, don’t leave your place; for gentleness lays great offenses to rest.

5 There is an evil which I have seen under the sun, the sort of error which proceeds from the ruler.

6 Folly is set in great dignity, and the rich sit in a low place.

7 I have seen servants on horses, and princes walking like servants on the earth.

8 He who digs a pit may fall into it; and whoever breaks through a wall may be bitten by a snake.

WEB World English Bible: Folly is set in great dignity, and the rich sit in a low place.
KJV King James Version: Folly is set in great dignity, and the rich sit in low place.
BSB Berean Standard Bible: Folly is appointed to great heights, but the rich sit in lowly positions.
ASV American Standard Version: folly is set in great dignity, and the rich sit in a low place.
YLT Young's Literal Translation: He hath set the fool in many high places, And the rich in a low place do sit.
DBY Darby Translation: folly is set in great dignities, but the rich sit in a low place.
WBS Webster Bible: Folly is set in great dignity, and the rich sit in low place.