3 Even when a fool walks along the way,
He lacks wisdom,
^aAnd he shows everyone that he is a fool. ‡

4 If the spirit of the ruler rises against you,
^aDo not leave your post;
For ^bconciliation pacifies great offenses. ‡

6 ^aFolly is set in¹ great dignity,
While the rich sit in a lowly place. ‡

7 I have seen servants ^aon horses,
While princes walk on the ground like servants. ‡