5 There is an evil that I have seen under the sun, as it were an error proceeding from the ruler: 6 folly is set in many high places, and the rich sit in a low place. 7 I have seen slaves on horses, and princes walking on the ground like slaves.
- What is the evil that Solomon has seen under the sun?
- Why would a ruler's error be considered evil?
- How might folly be set in exalted places?
- Who might sit folly in exalted places?
- Is folly a thing or is it an attitude?
- Why is Solomon concerned about the positions of slaves and princes?
- What do the position changes suggest had happened?
- When have you seen folly exalted to high places?
- When have you seen folly as the apparent ruler?
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Over the years I have witnessed some very bizarre happenings. I know of a fellow who becoming angry in an instant walked out of his employers office and quit right on the spot. He changed his mind and wanted to come back to work the next day. Solomon is saying, when your boss gets angry, stay calm, keep working, keep explaining your position calmly and you will be able to clear up any misunderstandins at issue. As for the slaves on horses and princes walking, I'm not really sure what that means. It could be a power change or maybe Solomon is talking about foolish kings who promote incompetent people to jobs beyond their ability.
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