(A)folly is set in many exalted places while rich men sit in humble places. I have seen (B)slaves riding (C)on horses and princes walking like slaves on the land.

(D)He who digs a pit may fall into it, and a (E)serpent may bite him who breaks through a wall.

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Fools are put in many high positions,(A)
    while the rich occupy the low ones.
I have seen slaves on horseback,
    while princes go on foot like slaves.(B)

Whoever digs a pit may fall into it;(C)
    whoever breaks through a wall may be bitten by a snake.(D)

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