Ecclesiastes 10:4-6

Rotherham(i) 4 If, the spirit of a ruler, riseth up against thee, thy place, do not leave, for gentleness, pacifieth such as have greatly erred. 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: