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Fools are ensconced in a lofty position,
    while the rich sit in a lowly place.
I have seen slaves on horseback
    while princes walked on foot like slaves.
Whoever digs a pit will fall into it,
    and whoever breaks through a wall
    will be bitten by a snake.

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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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