Ecclesiastes 5:12

Contemporary English Version 1995

If you have to work hard for a living, you can rest well at night, even if you don't have much to eat. But if you are rich, you can't even sleep.

Cross References

Proverbs 3:24

you will rest without a worry and sleep soundly.

Jeremiah 31:26

and when they sleep, they will wake up refreshed.

Psalm 127:2

It is useless to get up early and stay up late in order to earn a living. God takes care of his own, even while they sleep.

Psalm 4:8

I can lie down and sleep soundly because you, Lord, will keep me safe.