New English Translation

Ecclesiastes 5:5-10 New English Translation (NET)

5. It is better for you not to vowthan to vow and not pay it.

6. Do not let your mouth cause you to sin,and do not tell the priest, “It was a mistake!”Why make God angry at youso that he would destroy the work of your hands?”

7. Just as there is futility in many dreams,so also in many words.Therefore, fear God!

8. If you see the extortion of the poor,or the perversion of justice and fairness in the government,do not be astonished by the matter.For the high official is watched by a higher official,and there are higher ones over them!

9. The produce of the land is seized by all of them,even the king is served by the fields.

10. The one who loves money will never be satisfied with money,he who loves wealth will never be satisfied with his income.This also is futile.