Ecclesiastes 4:14

For out of prison he cometh to reign; whereas also he that is born in his kingdom becometh poor.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Ecclesiastes 4:14

BSB

For the youth has come from the prison to the kingship, though he was born poor in his own kingdom.

AKJV

For out of prison he comes to reign; whereas also he that is born in his kingdom becomes poor.

CPDV

For sometimes, one goes forth from prison and chains, to a kingdom, while another, born to kingly power, is consumed by need.

ERV

For out of prison he came forth to be king; yea, even in his kingdom he was born poor.

NHEB

For out of prison he came forth to be king; yes, even in his kingdom he was born poor.

SMT

For from the house of those turning away he came forth to reign; for also he being born in his kingdom became poor.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Ecclesiastes 4:14

ForoutofprisonH631VerbhecomethH3318VerbtoreignH4427VerbwhereasalsohethatisbornH3205VerbinhiskingdomH4438Noun FemininebecomethpoorH7326Verb

Commentary for Ecclesiastes 4:14

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Ecclesiastes 4:14

Summary

Circumstance reverses power and poverty dramatically.

Place

Prison / Kingdom

Event

Rise and fall narratives inverted

Estimated Time Period

c. 950 BC