Ecclesiastes 10:5 · KJV
"There is an evil which I have seen under the sun, as an error which proceedeth from the ruler:"
King James Version
What does Ecclesiastes 10:5 mean? →Passage Context
Reflection Questions
How do you perceive the influence of leaders in your life?
What does it mean for you to recognize errors in authority?
When have you seen leadership lead to folly?
Life Application
Consider how you can hold leaders accountable in your community.
Seek wisdom in your decisions and encourage others to do the same.
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