6 Fools are put in many high positions, while the rich occupy the low ones.
6 folly is set in many high places, and the rich sit in a low place.
6 Immaturity is given a place of prominence, While maturity is made to take a back seat.
6 Folly is set in great dignity, While the rich sit in a lowly place.
6 when they give great authority to foolish people and low positions to people of proven worth.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Ecclesiastes 10:6
Commentary on Ecclesiastes 10:4-10
(Read Ecclesiastes 10:4-10)
Solomon appears to caution men not to seek redress in a hasty manner, nor to yield to pride and revenge. Do not, in a passion, quit thy post of duty; wait awhile, and thou wilt find that yielding pacifies great offences. Men are not preferred according to their merit. And those are often most forward to offer help, who are least aware of the difficulties, or the consequences. The same remark is applied to the church, or the body of Christ, that all the members should have the same care one for another.