Ecclesiastes 10:5-7 The Vanity of Wealth and Labor

5 There is an evil I have seen under the sun,
the sort of error that arises from a ruler:

6 Fools are put in many high positions,
while the rich occupy the low ones.

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

Cross References for Ecclesiastes 10:5-7

Ecclesiastes 9:3 - This is the evil in everything that happens under the sun: The same destiny overtakes all. The ... Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 9:3 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 9:3

Ecclesiastes 4:1 - Oppression, Toil, Friendlessness Again I looked and saw all the oppression that was taking plac... Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 4:1 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 4:1

Ecclesiastes 5:13 - I have seen a grievous evil under the sun: wealth hoarded to the harm of its owner, Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 5:13 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 5:13

Ecclesiastes 8:14 - There is something else meaningless that occurs on earth: righteous men who get what the wicked... Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 8:14 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 8:14

Proverbs 29:2 - When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people groan. Click to read the verse Proverbs 29:2 Click to read the verse Proverbs 29:2

Ecclesiastes 3:16 - And I saw something else under the sun: In the place of judgment—wickedness was there, in the p... Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 3:16 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 3:16

Ecclesiastes 4:7 - Again I saw something meaningless under the sun: Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 4:7 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 4:7

Ecclesiastes 6:1 - I have seen another evil under the sun, and it weighs heavily on men: Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 6:1 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 6:1