3. Even as fools walk along the road,they lack senseand show everyone how stupid they are.
4. If a ruler’s anger rises against you,do not leave your post;calmness can lay great offences to rest.
5. There is an evil I have seen under the sun,the sort of error that arises from a ruler:
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.