Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Ecclesiastes 10:7
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Berean Standard Bible
I have seen slaves on horseback, while princes go on foot like slaves.
King James Version
I have seen servants upon horses, and princes walking as servants upon the earth.
World English Bible
I have seen servants on horses, and princes walking like servants on the earth.
American Standard Version
I have seen servants upon horses, and princes walking like servants upon the earth.
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Ecclesiastes 10
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.
8 He who digs a pit may fall into it, and he who breaches a wall may be bitten by a snake.
9 The one who quarries stones may be injured by them, and he who splits logs endangers himself.
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