Ecclesiastes 5:6-8

Easy-to-Read Version

⁶ So don’t let your words cause you to sin. Don’t say to the priest,^[a] “I didn’t mean what I said.” If you do this, God might become angry with your words and destroy everything you have worked for. ⁷ You should not let your useless dreams and bragging bring you trouble. You should respect God.

For Every Ruler There Is a Ruler

⁸ In some country you will see poor people who are forced to work very hard. You will see that this is not fair to them. It is against their rights. But don’t be surprised! The ruler who forces them to work has another ruler who forces him. And there is still another ruler who forces both of these rulers.