Ecc 5:11 | MHM | STEP | v. 11 : The more someone owns, the more people come to share it. When goods increase, they are increased that eat them . As wealth grows, so do the number of people who depend on it—family, servants, and even strangers. The owner’s only real extra benefit is seeing the wealth, not using it. The only true joy comes from sharing with others, as Jesus said: It is more blessed to give than to receive (Acts 20:35 ), but greedy people do not enjoy this. Instead, they are upset when others benefit from their wealth.

‏ Ecclesiastes 5:11

v. 11: The more someone owns, the more people come to share it. When goods increase, they are increased that eat them . As wealth grows, so do the number of people who depend on it—family, servants, and even strangers. The owner’s only real extra benefit is seeing the wealth, not using it. The only true joy comes from sharing with others, as Jesus said: It is more blessed to give than to receive (Acts 20:35 ^a), but greedy people do not enjoy this. Instead, they are upset when others benefit from their wealth.