Ecclesiastes 4:14 - The Scriptures 199814 For he comes out of prison to be sovereign, although in his reign he was born poor. See the chapterMore versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 176914 For out of prison he cometh to reign; whereas also he that is born in his kingdom becometh poor. See the chapterAmplified Bible - Classic Edition14 Even though [the youth] comes out of prison to reign, while the other, born a king, becomes needy. See the chapterAmerican Standard Version (1901)14 For out of prison he came forth to be king; yea, even in his kingdom he was born poor. See the chapterCommon English Bible14 He emerged from prison to become king, even though during his rule a poor child is born. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version14 For sometimes, one goes forth from prison and chains, to a kingdom, while another, born to kingly power, is consumed by need. See the chapter |