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Fools are put in many high positions, while the rich occupy the low ones.
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American Standard Version
folly is set in great dignity, and the rich sit in a low place.
Christian Standard Bible
The fool is appointed to great heights, but the rich remain in lowly positions.
English Standard Version
folly is set in many high places, and the rich sit in a low place.
King James Version
Folly is set in great dignity, and the rich sit in low place.
New American Standard Bible
foolishness is set in many exalted places while the rich sit in humble places.
New King James Version
Folly is set in great dignity, While the rich sit in a lowly place.
New Living Translation
when they give great authority to foolish people and low positions to people of proven worth.
World English Bible
Folly is set in great dignity, and the rich sit in a low place.