New English Translation

Ecclesiastes 5:7-12 New English Translation (NET)

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.

11. When someone’s prosperity increases, those who consume it also increase;so what does its owner gain, except that he gets to see it with his eyes?

12. The sleep of the laborer is pleasant – whether he eats little or much – but the wealth of the rich will not allow him to sleep.