And the [a]abundance of the earth is over all: the king [b]also consisteth by the field that is tilled.

He that loveth silver, shall not be satisfied with silver, and he that loveth riches, shall be without the fruit thereof: this is also vanity.

10 When goods increase, they are increased that eat them: and what good cometh to the owners thereof, but the beholding thereof with their eyes?

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Footnotes

  1. Ecclesiastes 5:8 The earth is to be preferred above all things which appertain to this life.
  2. Ecclesiastes 5:8 Kings and Princes cannot maintain their estate without tillage, which thing commendeth the excellency of tillage.

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