Ecclesiastes 10:1-7

1Dead flies make a perfumer’s oil ferment and stink; so a little folly outweighs wisdom and honor.

2A wise person’s heart goes to the right, but a fool’s heart to the left.

3Even when the fool walks along the road, his heart lacks sense, and he shows everyone he is a fool.

4If the ruler’s anger rises against you, don’t leave your post, for calmness puts great offenses to rest.

5There is an evil I have seen under the sun, an error proceeding from the presence of the ruler:

6The fool is appointed to great heights, but the rich remain in lowly positions.

7I have seen slaves on horses, but princes walking on the ground like slaves.