Ecclesiastes 5:9

The produce of the land is seized by all of them, even the king is served by the fields.

Genesis 1:29-30

Then God said, "I now give you every seed-bearing plant on the face of the entire earth and every tree that has fruit with seed in it. They will be yours for food.

Genesis 3:17-19

But to Adam he said, "Because you obeyed your wife and ate from the tree about which I commanded you, 'You must not eat from it,' cursed is the ground thanks to you; in painful toil you will eat of it all the days of your life.

1 Samuel 8:12-17

He will appoint for himself leaders of thousands and leaders of fifties, as well as those who plow his ground, reap his harvest, and make his weapons of war and his chariot equipment.

1 Kings 4:7-23

Solomon had twelve district governors appointed throughout Israel who acquired supplies for the king and his palace. Each was responsible for one month in the year.

1 Chronicles 27:26-31

Ezri son of Kelub was in charge of the field workers who farmed the land.

Psalm 104:14-15

He provides grass for the cattle, and crops for people to cultivate, so they can produce food from the ground,

Psalm 115:16

The heavens belong to the Lord, but the earth he has given to mankind.

Proverbs 13:23

There is abundant food in the field of the poor, but it is swept away by injustice.

Proverbs 27:23-27

Pay careful attention to the condition of your flocks, give careful attention to your herds,

Proverbs 28:19

The one who works his land will be satisfied with food, but whoever chases daydreams will have his fill of poverty.

Jeremiah 40:10-12

I for my part will stay at Mizpah to represent you before the Babylonians whenever they come to us. You for your part go ahead and harvest the wine, the dates, the figs, and the olive oil, and store them in jars. Go ahead and settle down in the towns that you have taken over."

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Summary

Moreover the profit of the earth is for all: the king himself is served by the field.

General references

Bible References

The profit

Genesis 1:29
Then God said, "I now give you every seed-bearing plant on the face of the entire earth and every tree that has fruit with seed in it. They will be yours for food.
Genesis 3:17
But to Adam he said, "Because you obeyed your wife and ate from the tree about which I commanded you, 'You must not eat from it,' cursed is the ground thanks to you; in painful toil you will eat of it all the days of your life.
Psalm 104:14
He provides grass for the cattle, and crops for people to cultivate, so they can produce food from the ground,
Psalm 115:16
The heavens belong to the Lord, but the earth he has given to mankind.
Proverbs 13:23
There is abundant food in the field of the poor, but it is swept away by injustice.
Proverbs 27:23
Pay careful attention to the condition of your flocks, give careful attention to your herds,
Proverbs 28:19
The one who works his land will be satisfied with food, but whoever chases daydreams will have his fill of poverty.
Jeremiah 40:10
I for my part will stay at Mizpah to represent you before the Babylonians whenever they come to us. You for your part go ahead and harvest the wine, the dates, the figs, and the olive oil, and store them in jars. Go ahead and settle down in the towns that you have taken over."

The king

1 Samuel 8:12
He will appoint for himself leaders of thousands and leaders of fifties, as well as those who plow his ground, reap his harvest, and make his weapons of war and his chariot equipment.
1 Kings 4:7
Solomon had twelve district governors appointed throughout Israel who acquired supplies for the king and his palace. Each was responsible for one month in the year.
1 Chronicles 27:26
Ezri son of Kelub was in charge of the field workers who farmed the land.

General references

1 Corinthians 12:22
On the contrary, those members that seem to be weaker are essential,

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