2 A wise man’s heart goes to the right,but a fool’s heart to the left.
3 Even when the fool walks along the road, his heart lacks sense,and he shows everyone he is a fool.
4 If the ruler’s anger rises against you, don’t leave your place, for calmness puts great offenses to rest.
5 There is an evil I have seen under the sun, an error proceeding from the presence of the ruler:
6 The fool is appointed to great heights, but the rich remain in lowly positions.
7 I have seen slaves on horses, but princes walking on the ground like slaves.
8 The one who digs a pit may fall into it, and the one who breaks through a wall may be bitten by a snake.