Ecclesiastes 5:14

But those riches perish by evil travail: and he begetteth a son, and there is nothing in his hand.

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Other Translations for Ecclesiastes 5:14

BSB

or wealth lost in a failed venture, so when that man has a son there is nothing to pass on.

AKJV

But those riches perish by evil travail: and he begets a son, and there is nothing in his hand.

CPDV

For they are lost in a most grievous affliction. He has produced a son, who will be in the utmost destitution.

ERV

and those riches perish by evil adventure; and if he hath begotten a son, there is nothing in his hand.

NHEB

Those riches perish by misfortune, and if he has fathered a son, there is nothing in his hand.

SMT

And those riches shall perish by evil labor: and he begetting a son, and not anything in his hand.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Ecclesiastes 5:14

ButthoserichesH6239Noun Masculine perishH6VerbbyevilH7451 travailH6045Noun MasculineandhebegettethH3205VerbasonH1121Noun MasculineandthereisnothingH3972inhishandH3027Noun Feminine

Commentary for Ecclesiastes 5:14

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

Overview of Ecclesiastes 5:14

Summary

Wealth disappears through hardship and inheritance fails

Event

Wealth destruction through tribulation

Estimated Time Period

c. 950 BC