Ecclesiastes 10:5 in the World English Bible
There is an evil which I have seen under the sun, the sort of error which proceeds from the ruler.
Context
4 If the spirit of the ruler rise up against thee, leave not thy place; for yielding pacifieth great offences.
5 There is an evil which I have seen under the sun, as an error which proceedeth from the ruler:
6 Folly is set in great dignity, and the rich sit in low place.