6 fools are put in many high positions,while the rich occupy the low ones.
7 I have seen slaves on horseback,while princes go on foot like slaves.
8 Whoever digs a pit may fall into it;whoever breaks through a wall may be bitten by a snake.
9 Whoever quarries stones may be injured by them;whoever splits logs may be endangered by them.
10 If the axe is dulland its edge unsharpened,more strength is needed,but skill will bring success.
11 If a snake bites before it is charmed,the charmer receives no fee.
12 Words from the mouth of the wise are gracious,but fools are consumed by their own lips.