Ecclesiastes 10:6

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

King James Version
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Other Translations for Ecclesiastes 10:6

BSB
Folly is appointed to great heights, but the rich sit in lowly positions.
AKJV
Folly is set in great dignity, and the rich sit in low place.
CPDV
a foolish man appointed to a high dignity, and the rich sitting beneath him.
ERV
folly is set in great dignity, and the rich sit in low place.
NHEB
Folly is set in great dignity, and the rich sit in a low place.
SMT
Folly was given to great heights, and the rich were set in lowness.

Commentary for Ecclesiastes 10:6

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Ecclesiastes 10:6
Summary
Social order completely inverted wrongly
Event
Description of role reversal
Estimated Time Period
c. 3rd century BC
Category
Wisdom