Ecclesiastes 5:11

“When goods increase, they are increased that eat them: and what good is there to the owners thereof, saving the beholding of them with their eyes?”

"When goods increase, they are increased that eat them: and what good is there to the owners thereof, saving the beholding of them with their eyes?" - Ecclesiastes 5:11
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What does Ecclesiastes 5:11 mean?

Ecclesiastes 5:11 in the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible reads: "When goods increase, they are increased that eat them: and what good is there to the owners thereof, saving the beholding of them with their eyes?" As one of the most profound and philosophical books in the…

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Ecclesiastes 5:11 challenges us with a profound truth: "When goods increase, they are increased that eat them: and what good is there to the owners thereof, saving the beholding of them with their eyes?" This passage, attributed to King Solomon, prompts us to reflect upon the…

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Heavenly Father, We come before You with humble hearts, seeking Your guidance and understanding as we reflect upon the profound truth expressed in Ecclesiastes 5:11: "When goods increase, they are increased that eat them: and what good is there to the owners thereof, saving the…

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