Ecclesiastes 10:5

5 There is an evil I have seen under the sun, the sort of error that arises from a ruler:

Ecclesiastes 10:5 in Other Translations

KJV
5 There is an evil which I have seen under the sun, as an error which proceedeth from the ruler:
ESV
5 There is an evil that I have seen under the sun, as it were an error proceeding from the ruler:
NLT
5 There is another evil I have seen under the sun. Kings and rulers make a grave mistake
MSG
5 Here's a piece of bad business I've seen on this earth, An error that can be blamed on whoever is in charge:
CSB
5 There is an evil I have seen under the sun, an error proceeding from the presence of the ruler:

Ecclesiastes 10:5 In-Context

3 Even as fools walk along the road, they lack sense and show everyone how stupid they are.
4 If a ruler’s anger rises against you, do not leave your post; calmness can lay great offenses to rest.
5 There is an evil I have seen under the sun, the sort of error that arises from a ruler:
6 Fools are put in many high positions, while the rich occupy the low ones.
7 I have seen slaves on horseback, while princes go on foot like slaves.
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