| King James Version (KJV) | New International Version (NIV) |
| 5 There is an evil which I have seen under the sun, as an error which proceedeth from the ruler: | 5 There is an evil I have seen under the sun, the sort of error that arises from a ruler: |
| 6 Folly is set in great dignity, and the rich sit in low place. | 6 Fools are put in many high positions, while the rich occupy the low ones. |
| 7 I have seen servants upon horses, and princes walking as servants upon the earth. | 7 I have seen slaves on horseback, while princes go on foot like slaves. |
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