Ecclesiastes 5:9

New English Translation

The produce of the land is seized by all of them, even the king is served by the fields.

Cross References

Psalm 115:16

The heavens belong to the Lord, but the earth he has given to mankind.

Proverbs 13:23

There is abundant food in the field of the poor, but it is swept away by injustice.

Proverbs 28:19

The one who works his land will be satisfied with food, but whoever chases daydreams will have his fill of poverty.

Ecclesiastes 4:8

A man who is all alone with no companion, he has no children nor siblings; yet there is no end to all his toil, and he is never satisfied with riches. He laments, “For whom am I toiling and depriving myself of pleasure?” This also is futile and a burdensome task!

Ecclesiastes 5:10

The one who loves money will never be satisfied with money, he who loves wealth will never be satisfied with his income. This also is futile.

Ecclesiastes 5:8

If you see the extortion of the poor, or the perversion of justice and fairness in the government, do not be astonished by the matter. For the high official is watched by a higher official, and there are higher ones over them!

Ecclesiastes 6:7

All of man’s labor is for nothing more than to fill his stomach – yet his appetite is never satisfied!