Ecclesiastes 5:14 - Easy To Read Version14 And then something bad happens and he loses everything. So that person has nothing to give to his son. Féach an chaibidilTuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 176914 But those riches perish by evil travail: and he begetteth a son, and there is nothing in his hand. Féach an chaibidilAmplified 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]. Féach an chaibidilAmerican Standard Version (1901)14 and those riches perish by evil adventure; and if he hath begotten a son, there is nothing in his hand. Féach an chaibidilCommon English Bible14 Then that wealth is lost in a bad business venture so that when they have children, they are left with nothing. Féach an chaibidilCatholic 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. Féach an chaibidilDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version14 As he came forth naked from his mother's womb, so shall he return, and shall take nothing away with him of his labour. Féach an chaibidil |
If a person does good and pleases God, then God will give that person wisdom, knowledge, and joy. But a person that sins will get only the work of gathering and carrying things. God takes from the bad person and gives to the good person. But all this work is useless. It is like trying to catch the wind. {\cf2\super [14]}
The Lord All-Powerful says, “You people look for a big harvest. But when you go to gather the crop, there is only a little grain. So you bring that grain home. And then I \{send a wind that\} blows it all away! Why are these things happening? Why? Because my house is still in ruins while each of you runs home to take care of his own house.