En medio de tantos sueños de vanidad y palabrerías, muestra temor a Dios.

Futilidad de las riquezas

Si en alguna provincia ves que se oprime al pobre y que a la gente se le niega un juicio justo, no te asombres de tales cosas; porque a un alto oficial lo vigila otro más alto y, por encima de ellos, hay otros altos oficiales. Pero es provechoso para el país que el rey esté al servicio del campo.[a]

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Footnotes

  1. 5:9 Versículo de difícil traducción.

For in the multitude of dreams there are vanities, as well as in many words; but you must fear God.

If you see the oppression of the poor, and the violent taking away of justice and righteousness in a district, don’t marvel at the matter, for one official is eyed by a higher one, and there are officials over them. Moreover the profit of the earth is for all. The king profits from the field.

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Much dreaming and many words are meaningless. Therefore fear God.(A)

Riches Are Meaningless

If you see the poor oppressed(B) 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. The increase from the land is taken by all; the king himself profits from the fields.

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