Ecclesiastes 5:7-9

New American Standard Bible

⁷ For in many dreams and in many words there is futility. Rather, ^[a](A)fear God.

⁸ If you see ^(B)oppression of the poor and ^(C)denial of justice and righteousness in the province, do not be ^(D)shocked at the ^[b]sight; for one ^[c]official watches over another ^[d]official, and there are higher ^[e]officials over them. ⁹ After all, a king who cultivates the field is beneficial to the land.