Popular Bible Verses from Ecclesiastes 5

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Don't say rash things, and think before you speak to God. For God is in heaven, and you are on earth, so keep it short.

In addition, everyone to whom God gives wealth and possessions he also gives the ability to enjoy these gifts, to be grateful for what they are given, and to enjoy the work they do. This is also God's gift to us.

People who love money never have enough money; those who love wealth never have enough income. This too is so temporary and makes little sense.

Be careful when you go into God's house. It's better to listen and respond rather than offer meaningless sacrifices. People who do that don't even know they are doing wrong.

When you make a vow to God, with a curse on you if you don't keep it, don't be slow in keeping it, for he is not happy with foolish behavior. So do what you promised!

Better not to make any vows at all than to make vow you don't keep.

Those who work hard sleep well, whether they have a little to eat or plenty, but the rich own so much they don't get any rest.

When we die, we leave just as naked as when we were born, taking nothing with us from all we've worked for.