5. There is an evil that I have seen under the sun, as an error that proceedeth from the ruler:
6. folly is set in great dignities, but the rich sit in a low place.
7. I have seen servants upon horses, and princes walking as servants upon the earth.
8. He that diggeth a pit falleth into it; and whoso breaketh down a hedge, a serpent biteth him.
9. Whoso removeth stones is hurt therewith; he that cleaveth wood is endangered thereby.
10. If the iron be blunt, and one do not whet the edge, then must he apply more strength; but wisdom is profitable to give success.
11. If the serpent bite before enchantment, then the charmer hath no advantage.
12. The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool swallow up himself.