Ecclesiastes 5:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ecclesiastes 5:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ecclesiastes 5:8 is a verse from the book of Ecclesiastes in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "If thou seest the oppression of the poor, and violent perverting of judgment and justice in a province, marvel not at th..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ecclesiastes 5:8 — KJV
“If thou seest the oppression of the poor, and violent perverting of judgment and justice in a province, marvel not at the matter: for he that is higher than the highest regardeth; and there be higher than they. at the... Heb. at the will, or, purpose”
— Ecclesiastes 5:8 (KJV)
Ecclesiastes 5:8 in Context — About the Book of Ecclesiastes
Ecclesiastes is the Bible's most unflinching look at life under the sun — wealth, pleasure, work, and wisdom all tested and found fleeting. Its honesty disarms cynics, then lands on bedrock: fear God, keep His commands, and receive each ordinary day as His gift.
Cross-References for Ecclesiastes 5:8
“The rich shall not give more, and the poor shall not give less than half a shekel, when they give an offering unto the LORD, to make an atonement for your souls. give more: Heb. multiply give less: Heb. diminish”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 5:8: poor, than, heb
“And he provided the first part for himself, because there, in a portion of the lawgiver, was he seated; and he came with the heads of the people, he executed the justice of the LORD, and his judgments with Israel. seated: Heb. cieled”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 5:8: judgment, justice, heb
“And David said unto him, How went the matter? I pray thee, tell me. And he answered, That the people are fled from the battle, and many of the people also are fallen and dead; and Saul and Jonathan his son are dead also. How...: Heb. What was, etc”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 5:8: matter, than, heb
“And said to the judges, Take heed what ye do: for ye judge not for man, but for the LORD, who is with you in the judgment. in...: Heb. in the matter of judgment”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 5:8: judgment, matter, heb
“Only Jonathan the son of Asahel and Jahaziah the son of Tikvah were employed about this matter: and Meshullam and Shabbethai the Levite helped them. were...: Heb. stood”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 5:8: matter, than, heb
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