5. There is a wrong I have seen under the sun like an error proceeding from a ruler.
6. Fools are placed in many high positions, while the rich sit in low ones.
7. I have seen slaves on horses, and princes walking on the ground like slaves.
8. Whoever digs a pit may fall into it, and whoever breaks through a fence may be bitten by a snake.
9. Whoever quarries stones may be hurt by them, and whoever splits logs may be endangered by them.
10. If the iron axe is blunt and one doesn’t sharpen the edge, then he must exert more force. So wisdom has the advantage of giving success.
11. If the snake bites before it is charmed, there is no profit for the charmer.