Ecclesiastes 10:6

NETBible

Fools 1  are placed in many positions of authority, 2  while wealthy men sit in lowly positions.

NIV ©

Fools are put in many high positions, while the rich occupy the low ones.

NASB ©

folly is set in many exalted places while rich men sit in humble places.

NLT ©

if they give foolish people great authority, and if they fail to give people of proven worth their rightful place of dignity.

MSG ©

Immaturity is given a place of prominence, While maturity is made to take a back seat.

BBE ©

The foolish are placed in high positions, but men of wealth are kept low.

NRSV ©

folly is set in many high places, and the rich sit in a low place.

NKJV ©

Folly is set in great dignity, While the rich sit in a lowly place.

KJV
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is set
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in great
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and the rich
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sit
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in low place
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{in great...: Heb. in great heights}
NASB ©
folly
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is set
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in many
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exalted
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places
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while rich
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men
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sit
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in humble
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places
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NET [draft] ITL
Fools
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are placed
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in many
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positions of authority
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, while wealthy men
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sit
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in lowly positions
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.
HEBREW
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Ntn (10:6)
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NETBible

Fools 1  are placed in many positions of authority, 2  while wealthy men sit in lowly positions.

NET Notes

1 tn Heb “folly.”

2 tn Heb “high places.”