Pengkhotbah 10:6-7

10:6 Fools¹ are placed in many positions of authority,²

while wealthy men sit in lowly positions.

10:7 I have seen slaves³ on horseback

and princes walking on foot⁴ like slaves.

Pengkhotbah 10:20

10:20 Do not curse a king even in your thoughts,

and do not curse the rich⁵ while in your bedroom;⁶

for a bird⁷ might report what you are thinking,⁸

or some winged creature⁹ might repeat your¹⁰ words.¹¹