Ecclesiastes 5:9 asv — Moreover the profit of the earth is for all: the king himself is served by the field.

American Standard Version

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

— Ecclesiastes 5:9, American Standard Version

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Ecclesiastes 5 — Context

6

Suffer not thy mouth to cause thy flesh to sin; neither say thou before the angel, that it was an error: wherefore should God be angry at thy voice, and destroy the work of thy hands?

7

For in the multitude of dreams there are vanities, and in many words: but fear thou God.

8

If thou seest the oppression of the poor, and the violent taking away of justice and righteousness in a province, marvel not at the matter: for one higher than the high regardeth; and there are higher than they.

9

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

10

He that loveth silver shall not be satisfied with silver; nor he that loveth abundance, with increase: this also is vanity.

11

When goods increase, they are increased that eat them; and what advantage is there to the owner thereof, save the beholding of them with his eyes?

12

The sleep of a laboring man is sweet, whether he eat little or much; but the fulness of the rich will not suffer him to sleep.

Ecclesiastes 5:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ecclesiastes 5:9 say?
Ecclesiastes 5:9 in the American Standard Version reads: “Moreover the profit of the earth is for all: the king himself is served by the field. ”
Where is Ecclesiastes 5:9 in the Bible?
Ecclesiastes 5:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ecclesiastes, chapter 5, verse 9.
Who wrote Ecclesiastes?
Ecclesiastes is traditionally attributed to Solomon (traditional; identified as "the Preacher, son of David"). It was written c. 940 BC.
What is the book of Ecclesiastes about?
Ecclesiastes is a candid meditation on life "under the sun" — its pleasures, its pains, and its apparent vanity. The Preacher tries wisdom, wealth, work, and pleasure, finds them all empty without God, and concludes that fearing God and keeping his commandments is the whole of man.
What are the major themes of Ecclesiastes?
Ecclesiastes explores themes including Vanity, Time, Meaning, Fear of God, Mortality. These themes shape the meaning and context of Ecclesiastes 5:9.
What translation should I read Ecclesiastes 5:9 in?
Ecclesiastes 5:9 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Ecclesiastes 5:9?
Ecclesiastes 5:9 reads (ASV): “Moreover the profit of the earth is for all: the king himself is served by the field. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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