3 Even as the fool walks along the way, his heart lacks sense and tells everyone what a fool he is.
4 If a ruler’s spirit rises up against you, do not leave your post, for composure allays great offences.
5 There is a wrong I have seen under the sun like an error proceeding from a ruler.
6 Fools are placed in many high positions, while the rich sit in low ones.
7 I have seen slaves on horses, and princes walking on the ground like slaves.
8 Whoever digs a pit may fall into it, and whoever breaks through a fence may be bitten by a snake.
9 Whoever quarries stones may be hurt by them, and whoever splits logs may be endangered by them.