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The sleep of a labouring man is sweet, whether he eat little or much: but the abundance of the rich will not suffer him to sleep.
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Verse 12 is found in chapter 5 of Ecclesiastes. Qohelet observes systems of economic oppression and notes that the existence of successive authorities does not necessarily eliminate injustice. He also shows the paradox of one who loves money: the more he possesses, the more people consume his wealth. The worker may sleep peacefully, while the rich person may lose sleep worrying about his riches. Material abundance does not guarantee inner security or satisfaction.
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Compare Ecclesiastes 5:12 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Deutsch · L1912 Es ist ein böses Übel, das ich sah unter der Sonne: Reichtum, behalten zum Schaden dem, der ihn hat.
Español · RVR1909 Dulce es el sueño del trabajador, ora coma mucho o poco; mas al rico no le deja dormir la hartura.
Español · NTBT Dulce es el sueño del trabajador, coma poco o mucho, pero la abundancia del rico no lo deja dormir.
Français · LSG Le sommeil du travailleur est doux, qu'il ait peu ou beaucoup à manger; mais le rassasiement du riche ne le laisse pas dormir.
Italiano · DIO1885 Il sonno del lavoratore è dolce, poco o assai ch’egli mangi; ma la sazietà del ricco non lo lascia dormire.
Português · ARC Doce é o sono do trabalhador, quer coma pouco quer muito; mas a fartura do rico não o deixa dormir.
中文 · RCUV 勞碌的人不拘吃多吃少，睡得香甜；富人的豐足卻不容他睡覺。
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