Ecclesiastes 5:9

Old Testament · SCRIPTURE

Ecclesiastes 5:9

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Berean Standard Bible

The produce of the earth is taken by all; the king himself profits from the fields.

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KJV

King James Version

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

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WEB

World English Bible

Moreover the profit of the earth is for all. The king profits from the field.

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ASV

American Standard Version

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

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

Ecclesiastes 5

⁷ For as many dreams bring futility, so do many words. Therefore, fear God.

⁸ If you see the oppression of the poor and the denial of justice and righteousness in the province, do not be astonished at the matter; for one official is watched by a superior, and others higher still are over them.

⁹ The produce of the earth is taken by all; the king himself profits from the fields.

¹⁰ He who loves money is never satisfied by money, and he who loves wealth is never satisfied by income. This too is futile.

¹¹ When good things increase, so do those who consume them; what then is the profit to the owner, except to behold them with his eyes?

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