Parallel Verses New International Version The increase from the land is taken by all; the king himself profits from the fields. King James Bible Moreover the profit of the earth is for all: the king himself is served by the field. Darby Bible Translation Moreover the earth is every way profitable: the king [himself] is dependent upon the field. World English Bible Moreover the profit of the earth is for all. The king profits from the field. Young's Literal Translation And the abundance of a land is for all. A king for a field is served. Ecclesiastes 5:9 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleThe profit of the earth is for all - The earth, if properly cultivated, is capable of producing food for every living creature; and without cultivation none has a right to expect bread. The king himself is served by the field - Without the field he cannot have supplies for his own house; and, unless agriculture flourish, the necessary expenses of the state cannot be defrayed. Thus, God joins the head and feet together; for while the peasant is protected by the king as executor of the laws, the king himself is dependent on the peasant; as the wealth of the nation is the fruit of the laborer's toil. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge the profit Proverbs 27:23-27 Be you diligent to know the state of your flocks, and look well to your herds... the king Library Naked or Clothed?'As he came forth of his mother's womb, naked shall he return to go as he came, and shall take nothing of his labour, which he may carry away in his hand.'--ECCLES. v. 15. '... Their works do follow them.'--REV. xiv. 13. It is to be observed that these two sharply contrasted texts do not refer to the same persons. The former is spoken of a rich worldling, the latter of 'the dead who die in the Lord.' The unrelieved gloom of the one is as a dark background against which the triumphant assurance of … Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture Literature. Ecclesiastes Cross References Ecclesiastes 5:8 If you see the poor oppressed in a district, and justice and rights denied, do not be surprised at such things; for one official is eyed by a higher one, and over them both are others higher still. Ecclesiastes 5:10 Whoever loves money never has enough; whoever loves wealth is never satisfied with their income. This too is meaningless. Jump to Previous Abundance Advantage Country Cultivated Dependent Earth Field Fields Generally Good Increase Maketh Moreover Profit Profitable Profits Servant Served Way WorkedJump to Next Abundance Advantage Country Cultivated Dependent Earth Field Fields Generally Good Increase Maketh Moreover Profit Profitable Profits Servant Served Way WorkedLinks Ecclesiastes 5:9 NIVEcclesiastes 5:9 NLT Ecclesiastes 5:9 ESV Ecclesiastes 5:9 NASB Ecclesiastes 5:9 KJV Ecclesiastes 5:9 Bible Apps Ecclesiastes 5:9 Biblia Paralela Ecclesiastes 5:9 Chinese Bible Ecclesiastes 5:9 French Bible Ecclesiastes 5:9 German Bible Ecclesiastes 5:9 Commentaries THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica®. Bible Hub |