Ecclesiastes 10:7

I have seen servants upon horses, and princes walking as servants upon the earth.

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Other Translations for Ecclesiastes 10:7

BSB
I have seen slaves on horseback, while princes go on foot like slaves.
AKJV
I have seen servants on horses, and princes walking as servants on the earth.
CPDV
I have seen servants on horses, and princes walking on the ground like servants.
ERV
I have seen servants upon horses, and princes walking as servants upon the earth.
NHEB
I have seen servants on horses, and princes walking like servants on the earth.
SMT
I saw servants upon horses, and chiefs going as servants upon the earth.

Commentary for Ecclesiastes 10:7

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Ecclesiastes 10:7
Summary
Servants exalted while nobility debased
Place
Earth
Event
Observation of status reversal
Estimated Time Period
c. 3rd century BC
Category
Wisdom