Ecclesiastes 10:5

There is an evil which I have seen under the sun, as an error which proceedeth from the ruler:

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Other Translations for Ecclesiastes 10:5

BSB

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

AKJV

There is an evil which I have seen under the sun, as an error which proceeds from the ruler:

CPDV

There is an evil which I have seen under the sun, proceeding from the presence of a prince, as if by mistake:

ERV

There is an evil which I have seen under the sun, as it were an error which proceedeth from the ruler:

NHEB

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

SMT

There is an evil I saw under the sun as an error going forth from before him having power:

Word Study (Strong’s) for Ecclesiastes 10:5

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Commentary for Ecclesiastes 10:5

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Ecclesiastes 10:5

Summary

Ruler's mistake creates systemic injustice

Event

Observation of ruler's error

Estimated Time Period

c. 3rd century BC