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Ecclesiastes 5:9

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Moreover the profit of the earth is for all. The king profits from the field.

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Ecclesiastes 5:9 in other translations

Moreover the profit of the earth is for all: the king himself is served by the field.

Ecclesiastes 5:9 · American Standard Version

Ecclesiastes 5:9 in context

  1. 7For in the multitude of dreams there are vanities, as well as in many words; but you must fear God.
  2. 8If you see the oppression of the poor, and the violent taking away of justice and righteousness in a district, don’t marvel at the matter, for one official is eyed by a higher one, and there are officials over them.
  3. 9Moreover the profit of the earth is for all. The king profits from the field.
  4. 10He who loves silver shall not be satisfied with silver; nor he who loves abundance, with increase: this also is vanity.
  5. 11When goods increase, those who eat them are increased; and what advantage is there to its owner, except to feast on them with his eyes?