7 I have seen servants upon horses, and princes walking as servants upon the earth.
7 I have seen slaves on horseback, while princes go on foot like slaves.
7 I have seen slaves on horses, and princes walking on the ground like slaves.
7 I've seen unproven upstarts riding in style, While experienced veterans are put out to pasture.
7 I have seen servants on horses, While princes walk on the ground like servants.
7 I have even seen servants riding horseback like princes-and princes walking like servants!
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Ecclesiastes 10:7
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.