Holy Scripture
Ecclesiastes 5:8
A church father on this verse
“"If you see oppression of the poor, and the suppression of justice and right of the State, do not be astonished at the fact, for there is One higher than the high Who watches and there are high ones above them. The advantage of land is supreme; even a king is indebted to the soil." Christ's garment, woven on top, was…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
8Also the abundance of the earth is for everyone: The king is dependent on the tilled field.
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In context
6For there is evil in a multitude of dreams and vanities and many words: But fear thou God.
7If thou shouldest see the oppression of the poor, and the wresting of judgment and of justice in the land, Wonder not at the matter: For there is a high one to watch over him that is high, And high ones over them.
— Ecclesiastes 5:8 —
9He that loves silver shall not be satisfied with silver: And who has loved gain, in the abundance thereof? This is also vanity.
10In the multitude of good they are increased that eat it: And what virtue has the owner, But the right of beholding it with his eyes?