Ecclesiastes 10:5

Old Testament · SCRIPTURE

Ecclesiastes 10:5

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Berean Standard Bible

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

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KJV

King James Version

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

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WEB

World English Bible

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

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ASV

American Standard Version

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

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

Ecclesiastes 10

³ Even as the fool walks along the road, his sense is lacking, and he shows everyone that he is a fool.

⁴ If the ruler’s temper flares against you, do not abandon your post, for calmness lays great offenses to rest.

⁵ There is an evil I have seen under the sun—an error that proceeds from the ruler:

⁶ Folly is appointed to great heights, but the rich sit in lowly positions.

⁷ I have seen slaves on horseback, while princes go on foot like slaves.

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