International Children’s Bible

Ecclesiastes 5:6-11 International Children’s Bible (ICB)

6. So don’t let your words cause you to sin. Also, don’t say to the priest at the Temple, “I didn’t mean what I promised!” If you do, God will become angry with your words. He will destroy everything you have worked for.

7. Many empty promises are like many foolish dreams. They mean nothing. You should honor God.

8. In some countries you will see poor people treated badly. They are not treated fairly or given their rights. Don’t be surprised! One officer is cheated by a higher officer. They in turn are cheated by even higher officers.

9. The wealth of the country is divided up among them all. Even the king makes sure he gets his share of the profits.

10. The person who loves moneywill never have all the money he wants.The person who loves wealthwill not be satisfied when he gets it.This is also useless.

11. The more wealth a person has,the more friends he has to help him spend it.So what does he really gain?He gains nothing except to look at his riches.