Ecclesiastes 5:14
What does Ecclesiastes 5:14 mean?
A plain-English look at Ecclesiastes 5:14 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000and those riches perish by evil adventure; and if he hath begotten a son, there is nothing in his hand.
KJV
King James Version · 1611But those riches perish by evil travail: and he begetteth a son, and there is nothing in his hand.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901and those riches perish by evil adventure; and if he hath begotten a son, there is nothing in his hand.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And I saw the destruction of his wealth by an evil chance; and when he became the father of a son he had nothing in his hand.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862And that wealth hath been lost in an evil business, and he hath begotten a son and there is nothing in his hand!
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752As he came forth naked from his mother's womb, so shall he return, and shall take nothing away with him of his labour.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890or those riches perish by some evil circumstance, and if he have begotten a son, there is nothing in his hand.
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Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 109:9
Let his children be fatherless, And his wife a widow.
- 1 Kings 14:26
and he took away the treasures of the house of Jehovah, and the treasures of the king’s house; he even took away all: and he took away all the shields of gold which Solomon had made.
- Matthew 6:19
Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon the earth, where moth and rust consume, and where thieves break through and steal:
- 1 Samuel 2:6
Jehovah killeth, and maketh alive: He bringeth down to Sheol, and bringeth up.
- Ecclesiastes 2:26
For to the man that pleaseth him God giveth wisdom, and knowledge, and joy; but to the sinner he giveth travail, to gather and to heap up, that he may give to him that pleaseth God. This also is vanity and a striving after wind.
- Proverbs 23:5
Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? Forrichescertainly make themselves wings, Like an eagle that flieth toward heaven.
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