Ecclesiastes 5:9

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A greedy man will not be satisfied by money. And whoever loves wealth will reap no fruit from it. Therefore, this, too, is emptiness.

Cross References

Proverbs 13:23

Much nourishment is in the fallow land of the fathers. But for others, it is gathered without judgment.

Proverbs 28:19

Whoever works his land shall be satisfied with bread. But whoever pursues leisure will be filled with need.

Ecclesiastes 4:8

He is one, and he does not have a second: no son, no brother. And yet he does not cease to labor, nor are his eyes satisfied with wealth, nor does he reflect, saying: "For whom do I labor and cheat my soul of good things?" In this, too, is emptiness and a most burdensome affliction.

Ecclesiastes 5:10

Where there are many riches, there will also be many to consume these things. And how does it benefit the one who possesses, except that he discerns the wealth with his own eyes?

Ecclesiastes 5:8

But finally, there is the King who rules over the entire earth, which is subject to him.

Ecclesiastes 6:7

Every labor of man is for his mouth, but his soul will not be filled.