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Ecclesiastes 5:7-9
New American Standard Bible
Ecclesiastes 5:7-9
New American Standard Bible
7 For in many dreams and in many words there is futility. Rather, [a](A)fear God.
8 If you see (B)oppression of the poor and (C)denial of justice and righteousness in the province, do not be (D)shocked at the [b]sight; for one [c]official watches over another [d]official, and there are higher [e]officials over them. 9 After all, a king who cultivates the field is beneficial to the land.
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- Ecclesiastes 5:7 Or revere
- Ecclesiastes 5:8 Lit delight
- Ecclesiastes 5:8 Lit high one
- Ecclesiastes 5:8 Lit high one
- Ecclesiastes 5:8 Lit ones
Ecclesiastes 5:7-9
New International Version
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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