Ecclesiastes 5:9

Moreover the profit of the earth is for all: the king himself is served by the field.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Ecclesiastes 5:9

BSB

The produce of the earth is taken by all; the king himself profits from the fields.

AKJV

Moreover the profit of the earth is for all: the king himself is served by the field.

CPDV

But finally, there is the King who rules over the entire earth, which is subject to him.

ERV

Moreover the profit of the earth is for all: the king himself is served by the field.

NHEB

Moreover the profit of the earth is for all. The king profits from the field.

SMT

And the profit of the earth in all: it is the king being served to the field.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Ecclesiastes 5:9

MoreovertheprofitH3504Noun MasculineoftheearthH776Noun FeminineisforallthekingH4428Noun MasculinehimselfisservedH5647VerbbythefieldH7704Noun Masculine

Commentary for Ecclesiastes 5:9

Please note: this is not Scripture

These study resources are provided for informational purposes only. They reflect human interpretation, are subject to human error, and should not be considered divinely inspired or authoritative.

Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Ecclesiastes 5:9

Summary

Earth's produce benefits all; monarchy relies on land.

Place

Field

Event

Noting earth's shared benefit

Estimated Time Period

c. 950 BC