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Ecclesiastes 5:14 - King James Version (Oxford) 1769

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

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Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

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].

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American Standard Version (1901)

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

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Common English Bible

Then that wealth is lost in a bad business venture so that when they have children, they are left with nothing.

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Catholic Public Domain Version

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.

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