Ecclesiastes 10:4-10

4If the spirit of the ruler rise up against thee, leave not thy place; for quietness pacifieth great offences.

5There is an evil that I have seen under the sun, as an error [that] proceedeth from the ruler:

6folly is set in great dignities, but the rich sit in a low place.

7I have seen servants upon horses, and princes walking as servants upon the earth.

8He that diggeth a pit falleth into it; and whoso breaketh down a hedge, a serpent biteth him.

9Whoso removeth stones is hurt therewith; he that cleaveth wood is endangered thereby.

10If the iron be blunt, and one do not whet the edge, then must he apply more strength; but wisdom is profitable to give success.