Ecclesiastes 5:9

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

And since the king is the highest official, he benefits most from the taxes paid on the land.

Cross References

Psalm 115:16

The LORD has kept the heavens for himself, but he has given the earth to us humans.

Proverbs 13:23

Even when the land of the poor produces good crops, they get cheated out of what they grow.

Proverbs 28:19

Work hard, and you will have a lot of food; waste time, and you will have a lot of trouble.

Ecclesiastes 4:8

For example, some people don't have friends or family. But they are never satisfied with what they own, and they never stop working to get more. They should ask themselves, “Why am I always working to have more? Who will get what I leave behind?” What a senseless and miserable life!

Ecclesiastes 5:10

If you love money and wealth, you will never be satisfied with what you have. This doesn't make sense either.

Ecclesiastes 5:8

Don't be surprised if the poor of your country are abused, and injustice takes the place of justice. After all, the lower officials must do what the higher ones order them to do.

Ecclesiastes 6:7

We struggle just to have enough to eat, but we are never satisfied.