Folly is set in great dignity, and the rich sit in low place.
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Verse 6 is found in chapter 10 of Ecclesiastes. Qohelet observes an evil that proceeds from those who govern: unqualified people may receive elevated positions while others occupy lower places. The reversal of the expected order once again shows that the world under the sun does not always distribute recognition according to merit. The worker must recognize the danger of acting carelessly: even a useful tool loses effectiveness when it is not handled properly.
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Compare Ecclesiastes 10:6 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
daß ein Narr sitzt in großer Würde, und die Reichen in Niedrigkeit sitzen.
La necedad está colocada en grandes alturas, y los ricos están sentados en lugar bajo.
la necedad es colocada en puestos muy elevados, mientras los ricos se sientan en lugares bajos.
la folie occupe des postes très élevés, et des riches sont assis dans l'abaissement.
Cioè: che la stoltizia è posta in grandi altezze, ed i ricchi seggono in luoghi bassi.
A estultícia está posta em grandes alturas, mas os ricos estão assentados em lugar baixo.
就是愚昧人立在高位; 有錢人卻坐在低位。
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