Cross-references Explore similar Bible verses on Proverbs 19:10 in English Standard Version "It is not fitting for a fool to live in luxury, much less for a slave to rule over princes." Pr 17:7 Fine speech is not becoming to a fool; still less is false speech to a prince. Pr 26:1 Like snow in summer or rain in harvest, so honor is not fitting for a fool. Pr 30:22 a slave when he becomes king, and a fool when he is filled with food; Ec 10:6 folly is set in many high places, and the rich sit in a low place.