Ecclesiastes 5:8
The Scripture
(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.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In this chapter the wise man reflects on the futility of human toil and the vanity of seeking pleasure, noting that even the most diligent work is ultimately meaningless. He urges listeners to pay attention to the simple pleasures of life and to consider the fleeting nature of all things.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Ecclesiastes 3:16Ecclesiastes 4:1Psalms 12:5Psalms 55:9Psalms 58:11Proverbs 8:17Habakkuk 1:2Habakkuk 1:3Habakkuk 1:13Zechariah 8:6I John 3:13Revelation 17:6
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