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Ecclesiastes 10:19-20
New Catholic Bible
Ecclesiastes 10:19-20
New Catholic Bible
19 Feasts are designed for merriment,
wine makes us cheerful,
and money solves every need.[a]
20 Even in your thoughts,
do not curse the king,
nor revile the rich even in your bedroom;
for a bird of the air may carry your voice,
or a winged creature may repeat what you have said.
Footnotes
- Ecclesiastes 10:19 Money solves every need: this may be taken in various ways: (1) as a simple statement about the very versatile character of money, (2) as good advice to earn a living rather than seeking a great time, or (3) as an ironic comment about human values (see Lk 16:9).
