Ecclesiastes 5:8-9
8If you see oppression of the poor and denial of justice and righteousness in the province, do not be shocked at the sight; for one official watches over another official, and there are higher officials over them.
9After all, a king who cultivates the field is an advantage to the land.
This sounds odd at first glance, but what the writer is stating is that a good king will eventually root out corruption. The actions of evildoers will not go unnoticed forever.
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A good king should root out injustice and oppression but if left unchecked and allowed to grow, those same vices will devour that king and destroy his empire. God has an amazing way of displaying checks and balances.
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