Ecclesiastes 5:11

When goods increase, they are increased that eat them: and what good is there to the owners thereof, saving the beholding of them with their eyes?

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Other Translations for Ecclesiastes 5:11

BSB
When good things increase, so do those who consume them; what then is the profit to the owner, except to behold them with his eyes?
AKJV
When goods increase, they are increased that eat them: and what good is there to the owners thereof, saving the beholding of them with their eyes?
CPDV
Where there are many riches, there will also be many to consume these things. And how does it benefit the one who possesses, except that he discerns the wealth with his own eyes?
ERV
When goods increase, they are increased that eat them: and what advantage is there to the owner thereof, saving the beholding of them with his eyes?
NHEB
When goods increase, those who eat them are increased; and what advantage is there to its owner, except to feast on them with his eyes?
SMT
In the multitude of good they were multiplied eating it: and what the success to its possessors but seeing with his eyes?

Word Study (Strong’s) for Ecclesiastes 5:11

Commentary for Ecclesiastes 5:11

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Overview of Ecclesiastes 5:11
Summary
Wealth attracts consumers; owners gain visual pleasure only.
Event
Describing wealth's consumption
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom