Ecclesiastes 4:14

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Even if you were not born into the royal family and have been a prisoner and poor, you can still be king.

Cross References

Genesis 41:14

The king sent for Joseph, who was quickly brought out of jail. He shaved, changed his clothes, and went to the king.

2 Kings 24:12

Jehoiachin immediately surrendered, together with his mother and his servants, as well as his army officers and officials. Then Nebuchadnezzar had Jehoiachin arrested. These things took place in the eighth year of Nebuchadnezzar's rule in Babylonia.

2 Kings 24:6

Jehoiakim died, and his son Jehoiachin became king.

2 Kings 25:7

Zedekiah's sons were killed right in front of him. His eyes were then put out, and he was put in chains and dragged off to Babylon.

Job 5:11

He protects the sorrowful and lifts up those who have been disgraced.

Ecclesiastes 4:15

I once saw everyone in the world follow a young leader who came to power after the king was gone.

Lamentations 4:20

The LORD's chosen leader was our hope for survival! We thought he would keep us safe somewhere among the nations, but even he was caught in one of their traps.

Daniel 4:31

But before I could finish speaking, a voice from heaven interrupted: King Nebuchadnezzar, this kingdom is no longer yours.

1 Samuel 2:8

You lift the poor and homeless out of the rubbish dump and give them places of honour in royal palaces. You set the world on foundations, and they belong to you.