4. If the temper of the ruler rises up against you, do not leave your place [or show a resisting spirit]; for gentleness and calmness prevent or put a stop to great offenses.
5. There is an evil which I have seen under the sun, like an error which proceeds from the ruler:
6. Folly is set in great dignity and in high places, and the rich sit in low places.
7. I have seen slaves on horses, and princes walking like slaves on the earth.
8. He who digs a pit [for others] will fall into it, and whoever breaks through a fence or a [stone] wall, a serpent will bite him. [Ps. 57:6.]
9. Whoever removes [landmark] stones or hews out [new ones with similar intent] will be hurt with them, and he who fells trees will be endangered by them. [Prov. 26:27.]