Ecclesiastes 5:14 - Revised Version 188514 and those riches perish by evil adventure; and if he hath begotten a son, there is nothing in his hand. See the chapterMore versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 176914 But those riches perish by evil travail: and he begetteth a son, and there is nothing in his hand. See the chapterAmplified Bible - Classic Edition14 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]. See the chapterAmerican Standard Version (1901)14 and those riches perish by evil adventure; and if he hath begotten a son, there is nothing in his hand. See the chapterCommon English Bible14 Then that wealth is lost in a bad business venture so that when they have children, they are left with nothing. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version14 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. See the chapter |