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"The produce of the land is seized by all of them, even the king is served by the fields."
— Ecclesiastes 5:9, NET Bible
“Moreover the profit of the earth is for all: the king himself is served by the field.”
“Moreover the profit of the earth is for all: the king himself is served by the field. ”
“Moreover the profit of the earth is for all. The king profits from the field.”
“A covetous man shall not be satisfied with money: and he that loveth riches shall reap no fruit from them: so this also is vanity.”
“It is good generally for a country where the land is worked to have a king.”
“Moreover the profit of the earth is for all: the king himself is served by the field.”
Do not let your mouth cause you to sin, and do not tell the priest,“It was a mistake!” Why make God angry at you so that he would destroy the work of your hands?”
Just as there is futility in many dreams, so also in many words. Therefore, fear God!
Government Corruption If you see the extortion of the poor, or the perversion of justice and fairness in the government, do not be astonished by the matter. For the high official is watched by a higher official, and there are higher ones over them!
The produce of the land is seized by all of them, even the king is served by the fields.
Covetousness The one who loves money will never be satisfied with money, he who loves wealth will never be satisfied with his income. This also is futile.
When someone’s prosperity increases, those who consume it also increase; so what does its owner gain, except that he gets to see it with his eyes?
The sleep of the laborer is pleasant– whether he eats little or much– but the wealth of the rich will not allow him to sleep.