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"If you see false accusations against the indigent, and violent judgments, and subverted justice in the government, do not be surprised over this situation. For those in high places have others who are higher, and there are still others, more eminent, over these. "
— Ecclesiastes 5:7, Catholic Public Domain Version
“For in the multitude of dreams and many words there are also divers vanities: but fear thou God.”
“For in the multitude of dreams there are vanities, and in many words: but fear thou God. ”
“For in the multitude of dreams there are vanities, as well as in many words: but you must fear God.”
“Just as there is futility in many dreams, so also in many words. Therefore, fear God!”
“If thou shalt see the oppressions of the poor, and violent judgments, and justice perverted in the province, wonder not at this matter: for he that is high hath another higher, and there are others still higher than these:”
“Because much talk comes from dreams and things of no purpose. But let the fear of God be in you.”
“For in the multitude of dreams and many words there are also divers vanities: but fear thou God.”
And it is much better not to make a vow, than, after a vow, not to fulfill what was promised.
You should not use your mouth so as to cause your flesh to sin. And you should not say, in the sight of an Angel, “There is no Providence.” For God, being angry at your words, may scatter all the works of your hands.
Where there are many dreams, there are many vanities and innumerable words. Yet truly, you must fear God.
If you see false accusations against the indigent, and violent judgments, and subverted justice in the government, do not be surprised over this situation. For those in high places have others who are higher, and there are still others, more eminent, over these.
But finally, there is the King who rules over the entire earth, which is subject to him.
A greedy man will not be satisfied by money. And whoever loves wealth will reap no fruit from it. Therefore, this, too, is emptiness.
Where there are many riches, there will also be many to consume these things. And how does it benefit the one who possesses, except that he discerns the wealth with his own eyes?