1 Dead flies cause a bad smell and ruin the ointment of the perfumer. So also a little folly outweighs wisdom and honor.
2 The heart of the wise inclines to his right, but the heart of the fool inclines to his left.
3 Even when the fool walks along the road, he lacks sense; he tells everyone that he is a fool.
4 If the anger of the ruler rises against you, do not leave your post, for calmness can undo great offenses.
5 There is an evil I have seen under the sun— it is an error that proceeds from a ruler!
6 The fool is set in many high places, but the rich sit in lowly places.
7 I have even seen slaves riding on horses and princes walking like slaves on the earth!