Ecclesiastes 10:7 meaning and explanation
I have seen slaves on horseback, while princes go on foot like slaves.
Ecclesiastes 10:7, Berean Standard Bible
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The speaker is the Teacher, a wisdom figure observing life "under the sun." In this section he describes social disorder he has witnessed: an "error that proceeds from the ruler" (verse 5), where folly is promoted and the wealthy are humbled. Verse 7 paints the picture sharply.
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