Ecclesiastes 5:9

God's Word

Yet, a king is an advantage for a country with cultivated fields.

Cross References

Psalm 115:16

The highest heaven belongs to the Lord, but he has given the earth to the descendants of Adam.

Proverbs 13:23

When poor people are able to plow, there is much food, but a person is swept away where there is no justice.

Proverbs 28:19

Whoever works his land will have plenty to eat. Whoever chases unrealistic dreams will have plenty of nothing.

Ecclesiastes 4:8

There are people who are all alone. They have no children or other family members. So there is no end to all the hard work they have to do. Their eyes are never satisfied with riches. But ⌞they never ask themselves⌟ why they are working so hard and depriving themselves of good things. Even this is pointless and a terrible tragedy.

Ecclesiastes 5:10

Whoever loves money will never be satisfied with money. Whoever loves wealth will never be satisfied with more income. Even this is pointless.

Ecclesiastes 5:8

Don’t be surprised if you see poor people being oppressed, denied justice, or denied their rights in any district. One authority is watching over another, and they both have authorities watching over them.

Ecclesiastes 6:7

Everything that people work so hard for goes into their mouths, but their appetite is never satisfied.