Ecclesiastes 10:4-10

4If a ruler becomes angry with you, don’t resign your position. If you remain calm, you can make up for serious offenses.

5There is a tragedy that I’ve seen under the sun, an error often made by rulers.

6Foolish people are often given high positions, and rich people are left to fill lower positions.

7I have seen slaves sitting on horses and influential people going on foot like slaves.

8Whoever digs a pit may fall into it. Whoever breaks through a stone wall may be bitten by a snake.

9Whoever works in a stone quarry may get hurt. Whoever splits wood may be injured.

10If an ax is blunt and the edge isn’t sharpened, then one has to use more strength. But wisdom prepares the way for success.