Ecclesiastes 9:17-Ecclesiastes 10:7 - Wisdom'Although Vulnerable'Is Superior To Folly
17 The words of the wise heard in quietness are more than the loud cry of the ruler of fools. 18 Wisdom is better than weapons of war, yet one sinner destroys much good.
1 Dead flies cause the perfumer's oil to smell. A little foolishness does the same for the one with a reputation for wisdom and honor. 2 A wise man's heart is at his right hand and a fool's heart at his left. 3 When he who is a fool walks along the path, his wisdom fails him, and he says to every one that he is a fool. 4 If the temper of the ruler rises up against you do not withdraw from him for gentleness can put a stop to great offenses.
5 There is an evil that I have seen under the sun. It is like an error that proceeds from the ruler.
6 Craziness is set in many exalted places, and the rich sit in low places. 7 I have seen servants upon horses, and princes walking like servants upon the earth.