If you see (A)oppression of the poor and (B)denial of justice and righteousness in the province, do not be (C)shocked at the [a]sight; for one [b]official watches over another [c]official, and there are higher [d]officials over them. After all, a king who cultivates the field is beneficial to the land.

The Foolishness of Riches

10 (D)One who loves money will not be satisfied with money, nor one who loves abundance with its income. This too is futility.

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Footnotes

  1. Ecclesiastes 5:8 Lit delight
  2. Ecclesiastes 5:8 Lit high one
  3. Ecclesiastes 5:8 Lit high one
  4. Ecclesiastes 5:8 Lit ones

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