Ecclesiastes 5:9
“Moreover the profit of the earth is for all: the king himself is served by the field.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Moreover, the profit of the earth is for all,.... Or, "the excellency of the earth in" or "above all things is this"…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
The king himself is served by the field - Rather, the king is subject to the field, i. e., is dependent on its…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Ecclesiastes 5:9-17
Solomon had shown the vanity of pleasure, gaiety, and fine works, of honour, power, and royal dignity; and there is many…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Moreover the profit of the earth is for all The verse is difficult and has been very variously interpreted. The most…
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