Ecclesiastes 10:5

There is an euill which I haue seene vnder the Sunne, as an errour, which proceedeth from the ruler.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

There is an evil I have seen under the sun, like an error which goes forth from the ruler--
- New American Standard Version (1995)

There is an evil which I have seen under the sun, as it were an error which proceedeth from the ruler:
- American Standard Version (1901)

There is an evil which I have seen under the sun, like an error which comes by chance from a ruler:
- Basic English Bible

There is an evil that I have seen under the sun, as an error [that] proceedeth from the ruler:
- Darby Bible

There is an evil which I have seen under the sun, as an error which proceedeth from the ruler:
- Webster's Bible

There is an evil which I have seen under the sun, the sort of error which proceeds from the ruler.
- World English Bible

There is an evil I have seen under the sun, As an error that goeth out from the ruler,
- Youngs Literal Bible

There is an evil which I have seen under the sun, like an error which proceedeth from a ruler:
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Wesley's Notes for Ecclesiastes 10:5

10:3 Walketh - In his daily conversation. He saith - He discovers his folly to all that meet him.

10:4 The spirit - The passion. Leave not - In anger or discontent. Continue in a diligent and faithful discharge of thy duty, and modestly and humbly submit to him. Yielding - A gentle and submissive carriage.

10:6 The rich - Wise and worthy men, rich in endowments of mind.