Ecclesiastes 10:1-7

1A few dead flies in a bottle of perfume cause it to have a bad smell. In the same way, one foolish thing can destroy a lot of wisdom.

2If you are wise, you know the right way to go. But a fool is stupid and he goes the wrong way.

3Even when fools walk along the road, they show that they are stupid. Everyone can see that they are not wise.

4If your master becomes angry with you, do not leave your place. Be patient and answer him quietly. Then he will forgive your mistakes.

5I have seen another terrible thing that happens on the earth. It happens when a ruler does a silly thing.

6A ruler may give fools too much authority. At the same time, rich people have no authority.

7Slaves ride on horses, as important people do. At the same time, princes have to walk, as slaves do.