Translations
Modern
There is an evil I have seen under the sun—an error that proceeds from the ruler:
Traditional
There is an evil which I have seen under the sun, as an error which proceedeth from the ruler:
Literal
There is an evil I have seen under the sun, as an error that goes forth from before the face of the ruler:
Latin
Est malum quod vidi sub sole, quasi per errorem egrediens a facie principis:
Original
Hebrew
English
There is an evil I have seen under the sun—an error that proceeds from the ruler:
Notes
Giving power to those who cannot use it wisely is a big mistake. Favoritism, nepotism, extortion, and bribery can put reckless people in powerful positions.