Ecclesiastes 10:7

World English Bible (WEB)

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

In context

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.

9 Whoever carves out stones may be injured by them. Whoever splits wood may be endangered by it.

WEB World English Bible: I have seen servants on horses, and princes walking like servants on the earth.
KJV King James Version: I have seen servants upon horses, and princes walking as servants upon the earth.
BSB Berean Standard Bible: I have seen slaves on horseback, while princes go on foot like slaves.
ASV American Standard Version: I have seen servants upon horses, and princes walking like servants upon the earth.
YLT Young's Literal Translation: I have seen servants on horses, And princes walking as servants on the earth.
DBY Darby Translation: I have seen servants upon horses, and princes walking as servants upon the earth.
WBS Webster Bible: I have seen servants upon horses, and princes walking as servants upon the earth.