5. There is an evil that I have seen under the sun, as it were an error proceeding from the ruler:
6. folly is set in many high places, and the rich sit in a low place.
7. I have seen slaves on horses, and princes walking on the ground like slaves.
8. He who digs a pit will fall into it,and a serpent will bite him who breaks through a wall.
9. He who quarries stones is hurt by them,and he who splits logs is endangered by them.
10. If the iron is blunt, and one does not sharpen the edge,he must use more strength,but wisdom helps one to succeed.
11. If the serpent bites before it is charmed,there is no advantage to the charmer.
12. The words of a wise man’s mouth win him favor,but the lips of a fool consume him.