Ecclesiastes 5:9 (WEB)
Moreover the profit of the earth is for all. The king profits from the field.
Fathers and councils · 2
Gregory of Nazianzus
“For the phrase “like, according to the Scriptures,” was a bait to the simple, concealing the hook of impiety, a figure seeming to look in the direction of all who passed by, a boot fitting either foot, a winnowing with every wind, gaining authority from the newly written villany and device against the truth.” — editor's note: Eccles. v. 9.
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Gregory the Great
“When they are intent on increasing money, let them hear what is written, The covetous man is not filled with money; and he that loveth riches shall not reap fruit thereof (Eccles. v. 9).” — the author cites it
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