Ecclesiastes 9:17-Ecclesiastes 10:7 - Wisdom'Although Vulnerable'Is Superior To Folly
17 The words of the wise are heard in peace [more] than the shouting of a ruler [is heard] among the fools. 18 Wisdom [is] better than weapons of war, but one sinner destroys much good.
1 Dead flies cause a bad smell [and] ruin the ointment of the perfumer. So also a little folly outweighs wisdom and honor. 2 The heart of the wise [inclines] to his right, but the heart of the fool [inclines] to his left. 3 Even when the fool walks along the road, he lacks sense; he tells everyone [that] he is a fool. 4 If the anger of the ruler rises against you, do not leave your post, for calmness can undo great offenses.
5 There is an evil I have seen under the sun-- [it is] an error that proceeds from a ruler!
6 The fool is set in many high places, but the rich sit in lowly places. 7 I have even seen slaves [riding] on horses and princes walking like slaves on the earth!