Ecclesiastes 10:6-10 Common English Bible (CEB)

6. Fools are appointed to high posts, while the rich sit in lowly positions.

7. I have seen slaves on horseback, while princes walk on foot like slaves.

8. Whoever digs a pit may fall into it,and whoever breaks through a wallmay be bitten by a snake.

9. Whoever quarries stones may be injured by them;whoever splits logsmay be endangered by them.

10. If an ax is dulland one doesn’t sharpen it first,then one must exert more force.It’s profitable to be skillful and wise.

Ecclesiastes 10