Parallel Verses
King James Version
Folly is set in great dignity, and the rich sit in low place.
New American Standard Bible
Holman Bible
but the rich remain in lowly positions.
International Standard Version
Foolishness is given great honor, while the prosperous sit in lowly places.
A Conservative Version
Folly is set in great dignity, and the rich sit in a low place.
American Standard Version
folly is set in great dignity, and the rich sit in a low place.
Amplified
folly is set in many exalted places and in great dignity while the rich sit in humble places.
Bible in Basic English
The foolish are placed in high positions, but men of wealth are kept low.
Darby Translation
folly is set in great dignities, but the rich sit in a low place.
Julia Smith Translation
Folly was given to great heights, and the rich were set in lowness.
King James 2000
Folly is set in great dignity, and the rich sit in low place.
Lexham Expanded Bible
The fool is set in many high places, but the rich sit in lowly places.
Modern King James verseion
foolishness is set in great dignity, and the rich sit in low place.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
in that a fool sitteth in great dignity, and the rich are set down beneath.
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.
The Emphasized Bible
Folly placed in great dignity, - while, the rich, in a low place, took their seat:
Webster
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.
Youngs Literal Translation
He hath set the fool in many high places, And the rich in a low place do sit.
Themes
Interlinear
Nathan
Marowm
References
Hastings
Word Count of 20 Translations in Ecclesiastes 10:6
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Burden Of Folly
5 There is an evil which I have seen under the sun, as an error which proceedeth from the ruler: 6 Folly is set in great dignity, and the rich sit in low place. 7 I have seen servants upon horses, and princes walking as servants upon the earth.
Cross References
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.
Proverbs 28:12
When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.
Proverbs 29:2
When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
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;
Psalm 12:8
The wicked walk on every side, when the vilest men are exalted.
Proverbs 28:28
When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase.
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: