Ecclesiastes 5:14 - King James Bible with Strong Numbers H6239 But those riches H6 perish [H8804] H7451 by evil H6045 travail H3205 : and he begetteth [H8689] H1121 a son H3972 , and there is nothing H3027 in his hand. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 But those riches perish by evil travail: and he begetteth a son, and there is nothing in his hand. 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]. American Standard Version (1901) and those riches perish by evil adventure; and if he hath begotten a son, there is nothing in his hand. Common English Bible Then that wealth is lost in a bad business venture so that when they have children, they are left with nothing. 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. |