Ecclesiastes 5:12

New International Reader's Version

The sleep of a worker is sweet. It doesn’t matter whether they eat a little or a lot. But the wealth of rich people keeps them awake at night.

Cross References

Psalm 127:2

It’s useless for you to work from early morning until late at night just to get food to eat. God provides for those he loves even while they sleep.

Psalm 4:8

In peace I will lie down and sleep. Lord, you alone keep me safe.

Proverbs 3:24

When you lie down, you won’t be afraid. When you lie down, you will sleep soundly.

Jeremiah 31:26

When I heard this, I woke up and looked around. My sleep had been pleasant to me.