New International Reader's Version

Ecclesiastes 5:12-15 New International Reader's Version (NIRV)

12. The sleep of a worker is sweet. It doesn't matter whether he eats a little or a lot. But the wealth of a rich man keeps him awake at night.

13. I've seen something very evil on earth. It's when wealth is stored up and then brings harm to its owner.

14. It's also when wealth is lost because of an unwise business deal. Then there won't be anything left for the owner's son.

15. A man is born naked. He comes into the world with nothing. And he goes out of it with nothing. He doesn't get anything from his work that he can take with him.