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Ecclesiastes 10:5
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Ecclesiastes 10:5
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There is an evil I have seen under the sun, the sort of error that arises from a ruler:
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Ecclesiastes 10:5 in Other Translations
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There is an evil which I have seen under the sun, as an error which proceedeth from the ruler:
ESV
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There is an evil that I have seen under the sun, as it were an error proceeding from the ruler:
NLT
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There is another evil I have seen under the sun. Kings and rulers make a grave mistake
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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
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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.
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There is an evil I have seen under the sun, the sort of error that arises from a ruler:
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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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