Ecclesiastes 5:7-9
Holman Christian Standard Bible
7 For many dreams bring futility, so do many words.(A) Therefore, fear God.
The Realities of Wealth
8 If you see oppression of the poor(B) and perversion of justice and righteousness in the province, don’t be astonished at the situation,(C) because one official protects another official, and higher officials protect them. 9 The profit from the land is taken by all; the king is served by the field.[a](D)
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- Ecclesiastes 5:9 Or An advantage for the land in every respect is a king for a cultivated field; Hb obscure
Ecclesiastes 5:7-9
New International Version
7 Much dreaming and many words are meaningless. Therefore fear God.(A)
Riches Are Meaningless
8 If you see the poor oppressed(B) in a district, and justice and rights denied, do not be surprised at such things; for one official is eyed by a higher one, and over them both are others higher still. 9 The increase from the land is taken by all; the king himself profits from the fields.
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