Ecclesiastes 5:14

“But those riches perish by evil travail: and he begetteth a son, and there is nothing in his hand.”
King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations of Ecclesiastes 5:14

But those riches perish by euill trauell; and he begetteth a sonne, and there is nothing in his hand.
- King James Version (1611) - Compare to scan of original Ecclesiastes chapter 5

When those riches were lost through a bad investment and he had fathered a son, then there was nothing to support him.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

and those riches perish by evil adventure; and if he hath begotten a son, there is nothing in his hand.
- American Standard Version (1901)

And 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.
- Basic English Bible

or those riches perish by some evil circumstance, and if he have begotten a son, there is nothing in his hand.
- Darby Bible

As he came forth naked from his mother's womb, so shall he return, and shall take nothing away with him of his labour.
- Douay Rheims Bible

But those riches perish by evil labor: and he begetteth a son, and there is nothing in his hand.
- Webster's Bible

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

And that wealth hath been lost in an evil business, and he hath begotten a son and there is nothing in his hand!
- Youngs Literal Bible

(5:13) and those riches perish by evil adventure; and if he hath begotten a son, there is nothing in his hand.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

T. Levis's comment on 2021-12-25 13:27:44:

There have been several moments that were very difficult for me. Just recently I realized the years I studied scripture being confined mostly to bed after injuries: GOD ALMIGHTY is using it today, in being able to point others to scripture, without that difficult moment._..? .. would I have studied even half as much?. John 14:26, 2 Corinthians 4:17-18,

The losses I've suffered, has given me strength years before these recent trials. GOD had me prepared to face many difficulties. Through GOD's grace, taught me deeper trust in him & deeper realization of these scriptures. Hebrews 12:27-29, 2 Corinthians 1:3-7,

1 John 4:18,

Thank you for your blessing.

Hopefully these encourage you

GiGi's comment on 2021-12-25 11:33:27:

David,

Praise the Lord for His goodness to us everyday. I am glad you speak of the greatness of Jesus and His work in your life this year despite hardships. I think that many of us can say that honestly. I can.

It is always good to extol the mercies of God, who gives us what we need despite our daily sinfulness, and even more and more as He sanctifies us each day, So thankful!

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