Parallel Verses
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
The whole land also with the fields and all that is therein, is in subjection and bondage unto the king.
New American Standard Bible
After all, a king who cultivates the field is an advantage to the land.
King James Version
Moreover the profit of the earth is for all: the king himself is served by the field.
Holman Bible
The profit from the land is taken by all; the king is served by the field.
International Standard Version
Also, the increase of the land belongs to everyone; the king himself is served by his field.
A Conservative Version
Moreover the abundance of the land is for all. The king [himself] is served by the field.
American Standard Version
Moreover the profit of the earth is for all: the king himself is served by the field.
Amplified
After all, a king who cultivates the field is an advantage to the land.
Bible in Basic English
It is good generally for a country where the land is worked to have a king.
Darby Translation
Moreover the earth is every way profitable: the king himself is dependent upon the field.
Julia Smith Translation
And the profit of the earth in all: it is the king being served to the field.
King James 2000
Moreover the profit of the earth is for all: the king himself is served from the field.
Lexham Expanded Bible
The produce of the land is exploited by everyone; {even the king profits from the field [of the poor]}!
Modern King James verseion
And the advantage of a land, it is for all; even a king has a field being tilled.
NET Bible
The produce of the land is seized by all of them, even the king is served by the fields.
New Heart English Bible
Moreover the profit of the earth is for all. The king profits from the field.
The Emphasized Bible
And, the profit of the earth, is, for all, - a king, by the field, is served.
Webster
Moreover, the profit of the earth is for all: the king himself is served by the field.
World English Bible
Moreover the profit of the earth is for all. The king profits from the field.
Youngs Literal Translation
And the abundance of a land is for all. A king for a field is served.
Interlinear
Yithrown
References
Morish
Word Count of 20 Translations in Ecclesiastes 5:9
Verse Info
Context Readings
Powerful Bureaucrats Exploit The Helpless Poor
8 If thou seest the poor to be oppressed and wrongfully dealt withal, so that equity and the right of the law is wrested in the land: marvel not thou at such judgment, for one great man keepeth touch with another, and the mighty help themselves together. 9 The whole land also with the fields and all that is therein, is in subjection and bondage unto the king. 10 He that loveth money, will never be satisfied with money: and whoso delighteth in riches, shall have no profit thereof. Is not this also a vain thing?
Phrases
Cross References
Genesis 1:29-30
And God said, "See, I have given you all herbs that sow seed which are on all the earth, and all manner trees that have fruit in them and sow seed; to be meat for you,
Genesis 3:17-19
And unto Adam he said, "Forasmuch as thou hast obeyed the voice of thy wife, and hast eaten of the tree of which I commanded thee, saying 'See thou eat not thereof' cursed be the earth for thy sake. In sorrow shalt thou eat thereof all days of thy life:
1 Samuel 8:12-17
and will make him captains of them over thousands and over fifties, and set them to ear his ground, and to gather in his harvest, and to make instruments of war and apparel for his chariots.
1 Kings 4:7-23
And Solomon had twelve general receivers over all Israel which sustained the king and his household: each man his month in a year.
1 Chronicles 27:26-31
And over the workmen in the fields that tilled the ground, was Ezri the son of Chelub.
Psalm 104:14-15
Thou bringest forth grass for the cattle, and green herbs for the service of men.
Psalm 115:16
All the whole heavens are the LORD's; but the earth hath he given unto the children of men.
Proverbs 13:23
There is plenteousness of food in the fields of the poor; and shall be increased out of measure.
Proverbs 27:23-27
See that thou know the number of thy cattle thy self, and look well to thy flocks.
Proverbs 28:19
He that tilleth his land, shall have plenteousness of bread; but he that followeth idleness, shall have poverty enough.
Jeremiah 40:10-12
Behold, I dwell at Mizphah to be an officer on the Chaldeans' behalf, and to satisfy such as come to us. Therefore gather you wine, corn and oil, and keep them in your warehouses, and dwell in your cities that ye have in keeping."