Wisdom—Although Vulnerable—is Superior to Folly

• 17 The words of the wise are heard in peace more than the shouting of a ruler is heard among the fools.
• 18 Wisdom is better than weapons of war, but one sinner destroys much good.
• So also a little folly outweighs wisdom and honor.
• 2 The heart of the wise inclines to his right, but the heart of the fool inclines to his left.
• 3 Even when the fool walks along the road, he lacks sense; he tells everyone that he is a fool.
• 4 If the anger of the ruler rises against you, do not leave your post,
• for calmness can undo great offenses.
• 5 There is an evil I have seen under the sun— it is an error that proceeds from a ruler!
• 6 The fool is set in many high places, but the rich sit in lowly places.
• 7 I have even seen slaves riding on horses and princes walking like slaves on the earth!