Ecclesiastes 10:1-7

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

2The heart of the wise is to his right, and the heart of the fool is to his left.

3Even as the fool walks along the way, his heart lacks sense and tells everyone what a fool he is.

4If a ruler’s spirit rises up against you, do not leave your post, for composure allays great offences.

5There is a wrong I have seen under the sun like an error proceeding from a ruler.

6Fools are placed in many high positions, while the rich sit in low ones.

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