He that loveth silver shall not be satisfied with silver; nor he that loveth abundance with increase: this is also vanity.
Anyone who loves money will never have enough money, and anyone who loves wealth will never be satisfied with what they gain. This too is meaningless.
The writer is saying that loving money and wealth will never bring satisfaction—there's always a desire for more, making it ultimately empty and pointless.
📚 Historical Context
This comes from Ecclesiastes, traditionally attributed to King Solomon, who had experienced incredible wealth and luxury. Writing from his position as one of the richest kings in history, he observed that material abundance didn't bring the fulfillment people expected. The book was written during a time when Israel was prosperous, allowing Solomon to reflect on the emptiness he found in pursuing wealth and possessions.
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