Ecclesiastes 10:6

Ecclesiastes 10:6 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

6Fools are put in many high positions,

while the rich occupy the low ones.

6foolishness is set in many exalted places while the rich sit in humble places.

6folly is set in many exalted places and in great dignity while the rich sit in humble places.

6Folly is appointed to great heights,

but the rich sit in lowly positions.

6folly is set in great dignity, and the rich sit in a low place.

6Follie is set in great excellencie, and the riche set in the lowe place.

6Folly is set in great dignity, and the rich sit in a low place.

6Foolish people are given many important jobs.

Rich people are given unimportant ones.

6A ruler may give fools too much authority.

At the same time, rich people have no authority.

6He has set the fool in many high places, || And the rich sits in a low place.