Ecclesiastes 10:1-7

1Dead flies cause the ointment of the perfumer to send forth a stinking odour: so doth a little folly him that is in reputation for wisdom and honour.1 2A wise man’s heart is at his right hand; but a fool’s heart is at his left. 3Also, when he that is a fool walketh by the way, his wisdom faileth him, and he saith to every one that he is a fool.2

4If the spirit of the ruler riseth against thee, leave not thy place; for yielding pacifieth great offences. 5There is an evil which I have seen under the sun, as an error which proceedeth from the ruler:3 6Folly is set in great dignity, and the rich sit in low place.4 7I have seen servants upon horses, and princes walking as servants upon the earth.