Ecclesiastes 5:14
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King James Version (modern wording)
But those riches perish by evil travail: and he bring forths a son, and there is nothing in his hand.
Ecclesiastes 5:14 (KJV)
American Standard Version
and those riches perish by evil adventure; and if he hath begotten a son, there is nothing in his hand.
Ecclesiastes 5:14 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
or wealth lost in a failed venture, so when that man has a son there is nothing to pass on.
Ecclesiastes 5:14 (BSB)
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What does Ecclesiastes 5:14 say?
Ecclesiastes 5:14 in modern King James wording reads: "But those riches perish by evil travail: and he bring forths a son, and there is nothing in his hand."
Where is Ecclesiastes 5:14 found in the Bible?
Ecclesiastes 5:14 is verse 14 of chapter 5 of the book of Ecclesiastes, in the Old Testament. Ecclesiastes has 12 chapters.
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