Ecclesiastes 10:6

The Burden Of Folly

⁵ Here was a misfortune I had seen under the sun, - a veritable mistake that was going forth from the presence of one who had power: ⁶ Folly placed in great dignity, - while, the rich, in a low place, took their seat: ⁷ I had seen, servants, upon horses, - and, rulers, walking like servants, on the ground.

High Place

High Places

Esther 3:1

After these things, did King Ahasuerus promote to power Haman son of Hammedatha the Agagite, and exalted him, - and placed his seat above all the rulers who were with him.

Proverbs 28:12

In the exulting of the righteous, there is great glorying, but, when the lawless arise, a man must be sought for.

Proverbs 29:2

When the righteous become great, the people rejoice, but, when a lawless man beareth rule, a people sigh.

Judges 9:14-20

Then said all the trees, unto the bramble, - Come, thou, to reign over us.

1 Kings 12:13-14

And the king answered the people, harshly, - and declined the counsel of the elders wherewith they had counselled him;

Psalm 12:8

On every side, the lawless, march about, - when worthlessness is exalted by the sons of men.

Proverbs 28:28

When lawless men rise, a common man will hide himself, but, when they perish, righteous men multiply.

James 2:3-5

And ye eye him that hath on the gay clothing, and say, Thou, be sitting here, pleasantly, - and, unto the destitute man, say - Thou, stand, or sit there under my footstool,