Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Fools are put in many high positions, while the rich occupy the low ones. New Living Translation when they give great authority to foolish people and low positions to people of proven worth. English Standard Version folly is set in many high places, and the rich sit in a low place. Berean Standard Bible Folly is appointed to great heights, but the rich sit in lowly positions. King James Bible Folly is set in great dignity, and the rich sit in low place. New King James Version Folly is set in great dignity, While the rich sit in a lowly place. New American Standard Bible foolishness is set in many exalted places while the rich sit in humble places. NASB 1995 folly is set in many exalted places while rich men sit in humble places. NASB 1977 folly is set in many exalted places while rich men sit in humble places. Legacy Standard Bible folly is set in many exalted places while rich men sit in humble places. Amplified Bible folly is set in many exalted places and in great dignity while the rich sit in humble places. Christian Standard Bible The fool is appointed to great heights, but the rich remain in lowly positions. Holman Christian Standard Bible The fool is appointed to great heights, but the rich remain in lowly positions. American Standard Version folly is set in great dignity, and the rich sit in a low place. Contemporary English Version They honor fools, but dishonor the rich; English Revised Version folly is set in great dignity, and the rich sit in low place. GOD'S WORD® Translation Foolish people are often given high positions, and rich people are left to fill lower positions. Good News Translation Stupid people are given positions of authority while the rich are ignored. International Standard Version Foolishness is given great honor, while the prosperous sit in lowly places. Majority Standard Bible Folly is appointed to great heights, but the rich sit in lowly positions. NET Bible Fools are placed in many positions of authority, while wealthy men sit in lowly positions. New Heart English Bible Folly is set in great dignity, and the rich sit in a low place. Webster's Bible Translation Folly is set in great dignity, and the rich sit in low place. World English Bible Folly is set in great dignity, and the rich sit in a low place. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionHe has set the fool in many high places, "" And the rich sits in a low place. Young's Literal Translation He hath set the fool in many high places, And the rich in a low place do sit. Smith's Literal Translation Folly was given to great heights, and the rich were set in lowness. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleA fool set in high dignity, and the rich sitting beneath. Catholic Public Domain Version a foolish man appointed to a high dignity, and the rich sitting beneath him. New American Bible a fool put in high position, while the great and the rich sit in lowly places. New Revised Standard Version folly is set in many high places, and the rich sit in a low place. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe fool is set in high and powerful places, and the rich shall sit in a low place. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated For a fool sits in a high mighty place, and the rich will be seated in humility OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Folly is set on great heights, And the rich sit in low place. Brenton Septuagint Translation The fool has been set in very high places, while rich men would sit in a low one. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Wisdom and Folly…5There is an evil I have seen under the sun—an error that proceeds from the ruler: 6Folly is appointed to great heights, but the rich sit in lowly positions. 7I have seen slaves on horseback, while princes go on foot like slaves.… Cross References Proverbs 19:10 Luxury is unseemly for a fool—how much worse for a slave to rule over princes! Proverbs 30:22 a servant who becomes king, a fool who is filled with food, Isaiah 3:4-5 “I will make mere lads their leaders, and children will rule over them.” / The people will oppress one another, man against man, neighbor against neighbor; the young will rise up against the old, and the base against the honorable. Isaiah 5:20 Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who turn darkness to light and light to darkness, who replace bitter with sweet and sweet with bitter. 1 Samuel 2:8 He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap. He seats them among princes and bestows on them a throne of honor. For the foundations of the earth are the LORD’s, and upon them He has set the world. 1 Kings 3:7-9 And now, O LORD my God, You have made Your servant king in my father David’s place. But I am only a little child, not knowing how to go out or come in. / Your servant is here among the people You have chosen, a people too numerous to count or number. / Therefore give Your servant an understanding heart to judge Your people and to discern between good and evil. For who is able to govern this great people of Yours?” Psalm 113:7-8 He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the dump / to seat them with nobles, with the princes of His people. Daniel 4:17 This decision is the decree of the watchers, the verdict declared by the holy ones, so that the living will know that the Most High rules over the kingdom of mankind and gives it to whom He wishes, setting over it the lowliest of men.’ Hosea 13:11 So in My anger I gave you a king, and in My wrath I took him away. Job 34:18 who says to kings, ‘You are worthless!’ and to nobles, ‘You are wicked,’ Matthew 23:12 For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted. Luke 1:52 He has brought down rulers from their thrones, but has exalted the humble. 1 Corinthians 1:27-28 But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. / He chose the lowly and despised things of the world, and the things that are not, to nullify the things that are, James 4:10 Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will exalt you. 1 Peter 5:5-6 Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” / Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, so that in due time He may exalt you. Treasury of Scripture Folly is set in great dignity, and the rich sit in low place. folly Judges 9:14-20 Then said all the trees unto the bramble, Come thou, and reign over us… 1 Kings 12:13,14 And the king answered the people roughly, and forsook the old men's counsel that they gave him; … Esther 3:1 After these things did king Ahasuerus promote Haman the son of Hammedatha the Agagite, and advanced him, and set his seat above all the princes that were with him. dignity James 2:3-5 And ye have respect to him that weareth the gay clothing, and say unto him, Sit thou here in a good place; and say to the poor, Stand thou there, or sit here under my footstool: … Jump to Previous Dignities Dignity Exalted Folly Fool Foolish Fools Great Heights High Humble Kept Low Occupy Ones Placed Places Positions Rich Sit WealthJump to Next Dignities Dignity Exalted Folly Fool Foolish Fools Great Heights High Humble Kept Low Occupy Ones Placed Places Positions Rich Sit WealthEcclesiastes 10 1. observations of wisdom and folly7. death in life 9. and the day of judgment in the days of youth, are to be thought on Folly is set in many high places The word "folly" in Hebrew is "סִכְלוּת" (sikluth), which refers to foolishness or lack of good sense. In the context of Ecclesiastes, folly often represents a departure from wisdom and godly living. The phrase "set in many high places" suggests a societal inversion where those lacking wisdom and discernment are elevated to positions of authority and influence. Historically, this reflects the recurring biblical theme where leaders, kings, or officials who do not follow God's wisdom lead to societal decay. The "high places" can also be seen as positions of power or influence, which, when occupied by the foolish, lead to mismanagement and corruption. This serves as a cautionary reminder of the importance of godly wisdom in leadership. but the rich sit in lowly positions Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Follyהַסֶּ֔כֶל (has·se·ḵel) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5529: Silliness, dolts is appointed נִתַּ֣ן (nit·tan) Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set to great רַבִּ֑ים (rab·bîm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 7227: Much, many, great heights, בַּמְּרוֹמִ֖ים (bam·mə·rō·w·mîm) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 4791: Altitude but the rich וַעֲשִׁירִ֖ים (wa·‘ă·šî·rîm) Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 6223: Rich sit יֵשֵֽׁבוּ׃ (yê·šê·ḇū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry in lowly positions. בַּשֵּׁ֥פֶל (baš·šê·p̄el) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 8216: Low estate or condition Links Ecclesiastes 10:6 NIVEcclesiastes 10:6 NLT Ecclesiastes 10:6 ESV Ecclesiastes 10:6 NASB Ecclesiastes 10:6 KJV Ecclesiastes 10:6 BibleApps.com Ecclesiastes 10:6 Biblia Paralela Ecclesiastes 10:6 Chinese Bible Ecclesiastes 10:6 French Bible Ecclesiastes 10:6 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Ecclesiastes 10:6 Folly is set in great dignity (Ecclesiast. 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