Ecclesiastes 11:1
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
Chapter 11
1 [a]Send forth your bread upon the face of the waters;
after a long time you may find it again.
Footnotes
- 11:1–2 These two sayings can be understood against a commercial background. They acknowledge the uncertainty and risk such activity involves. At the same time they encourage action and a spirit of adventure. The first (v. 1) speaks of trade and overseas investment: Export your grain (“bread”) to foreign markets and you may be surprised at the substantial profits. The second (v. 2) encourages diversification of investment (seven, or even eight shipments of grain) to insure against heavy losses.
Ecclesiastes 11:1
New International Version
Invest in Many Ventures
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