1 As dead flies spoil the perfumer’s oil,so a little folly outweighs wisdom and honor.
2 The mind of the wise tends toward the right,but the mind of the fool toward the left.
3 Fools lack all sense even when they walk down the street;they show everyone that they are fools.
4 If a ruler’s temper rises against you,don’t leave your post, because calmness alleviates great offenses.
5 There’s an evil that I have seen under the sun: the kind of mistake that comes from people in power.
6 Fools are appointed to high posts, while the rich sit in lowly positions.
7 I have seen slaves on horseback, while princes walk on foot like slaves.