Ecclesiastes 10:6

“Folly is set in great dignitie; and the rich sit in lowe place.”

1611 King James Version (KJV)




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Other Translations for Ecclesiastes 10:6

Folly is set in great dignity, and the rich sit in low place.
- King James Version

folly is set in many exalted places while rich men sit in humble places.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

folly is set in great dignity, and the rich sit in a low place.
- American Standard Version (1901)

The foolish are placed in high positions, but men of wealth are kept low.
- Basic English Bible

folly is set in great dignities, but the rich sit in a low place.
- Darby Bible

Folly is set in great dignity, and the rich sit in low place.
- Webster's Bible

Folly is set in great dignity, and the rich sit in a low place.
- World English Bible

He hath set the fool in many high places, And the rich in a low place do sit.
- Youngs Literal Bible

Folly is set on great heights, and the rich sit in low place.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Commentary for Ecclesiastes 10:6

Wesley's Notes for Ecclesiastes 10:6

10:6 The rich - Wise and worthy men, rich in endowments of mind.


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