Ecclesiastes 10:7

Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

I have seen servants on horses, And princes walking as servants on the earth.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 19:10 : 10 Luxury is not comely for a fool, Much less for a servant to rule among princes.
  • Prov 30:22 : 22 For a servant when he reigneth, And a fool when he is satisfied with bread,
  • Esth 6:8 : 8 let them bring in royal clothing that the king hath put on himself, and a horse on which the king hath ridden, and that the royal crown be put on his head,

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