Ecclesiastes 5:9

Ecclesiastes 5:9 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

9The increase from the land is taken by all; the king himself profits from the fields.

9After all, a king who cultivates the field is beneficial to the land.

9After all, a king who cultivates the field is an advantage to the land.

9After all, a king who cultivates the field is an advantage to the land.

9The produce of the earth is taken by all; the king himself profits from the fields.

9All of them take what the land produces. And the king himself takes his share from the fields.