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Ecclesiastes 5:8
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8 A country is best served when a king is in charge of the fertile fields.[a]

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  1. Ecclesiastes 5:8 The translation and meaning of this verse are much debated.
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Ecclesiastes 5:8
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Riches Are Meaningless

8 If you see the poor oppressed(A) in a district, and justice and rights denied, do not be surprised at such things; for one official is eyed by a higher one, and over them both are others higher still.

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