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.
9 The one who quarries stones may be hurt by them;the one who splits trees may be endangered by them.
10 If the ax is dull, and one does not sharpen its edge,then one must exert more strength;however, the advantage of wisdom is that it brings success.
11 If the snake bites before it is charmed, then there is no advantage for the charmer.