Ecclesiastes 10:7

Wisdom and Folly

6Folly is appointed to great heights, but the rich sit in lowly positions. 7I have seen slaves on horseback, while princes go on foot like slaves.

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Berean Standard Bible
I have seen slaves on horseback, while princes go on foot like slaves.
American Standard Version (1901)
I have seen servants upon horses, and princes walking like servants upon the earth.
Bible in Basic English
I have seen servants on horses, and rulers walking on the earth as servants.
Free Bible Version
I've seen slaves riding on horseback, while princes walk on the ground like slaves.
King James (Authorized) Version
I have seen servants upon horses, and princes walking as servants upon the earth.
Translation for Translators
They allow slaves to ride on horses like rich people usually do, but they force officials to walk like slaves usually do.
Unlocked Literal Bible
I have seen slaves riding horses, and successful men walking like slaves on the ground.
Noah Webster Bible
I have seen servants upon horses, and princes walking as servants upon the earth.
World English Bible
I have seen servants on horses, and princes walking like servants on the earth.
Young's Literal Translation
I have seen servants on horses, And princes walking as servants on the earth.