5:11a When good things increase, so do those who consume them;

The more good things someone gets, the more people come to consume them.
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The more you have, the more everyone expects from you. (Contemporary English Version)

5:11b what then is the profit to the owner, except to behold them with his eyes?

Is it any good to the owner? ⌊No!⌋ He just gets to watch ⌊other people consume⌋ his possessions.
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The owner is not succeeding. He ⌊barely⌋ gets to look at his new wealth ⌊before it is gone⌋ .
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You will not enjoy the money that you have. Other people will spend it for you. (EASY2015)

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