What does Ecclesiastes 10:7 mean?

Ecclesiastes 10:7 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Ecclesiastes 10:7 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

I have seen servants upon horses, and princes walking as servants upon the earth.

5There is an evil which I have seen under the sun, as an error which proceedeth from the ruler:

6Folly is set in great dignity, and the rich sit in low place.

7I have seen servants upon horses, and princes walking as servants upon the earth.

8He that diggeth a pit shall fall into it; and whoso breaketh an hedge, a serpent shall bite him.

9Whoso removeth stones shall be hurt therewith; and he that cleaveth wood shall be endangered thereby.

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