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Ecclesiastes 5:8
New International Version
Ecclesiastes 5:8
New International Version
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.
Ecclésiaste 5:8
La Bible du Semeur
Ecclésiaste 5:8
La Bible du Semeur
8 Mais malgré tout, ceci demeure dans l’intérêt du pays : qu’au profit de l’agriculture, on se soumette au roi[a].
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- 5.8 Autres traductions : qu’il y ait un roi au service de l’agriculture ; ou bien : le roi est lui aussi dépendant de l’agriculture.
Ecclesiastes 5:8
King James Version
Ecclesiastes 5:8
King James Version
8 If thou seest the oppression of the poor, and violent perverting of judgment and justice in a province, marvel not at the matter: for he that is higher than the highest regardeth; and there be higher than they.
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