Ecclesiastes 5:14 - Revised Version 1885

and those riches perish by evil adventure; and if he hath begotten a son, there is nothing in his hand.

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But those riches perish by evil travail: and he begetteth a son, and there is nothing in his hand.

But those riches are lost in a bad venture; and he becomes the father of a son, and there is nothing in his hand [with which to support the child].

and those riches perish by evil adventure; and if he hath begotten a son, there is nothing in his hand.

Then that wealth is lost in a bad business venture so that when they have children, they are left with nothing.

Just as he went forth naked from his mother's womb, so shall he return, and he shall take nothing with him from his labors.

As he came forth naked from his mother's womb, so shall he return, and shall take nothing away with him of his labour.