9. All of them take what the land produces. And the king himself takes his share from the fields.
10. Anyone who loves money never has enough. Anyone who loves wealth is never satisfied with what he gets. That doesn't have any meaning either.
11. As more and more goods are made, more and more people use them up. So how can those goods benefit their owner? All he can do is look at them with longing.
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.