Ecclesiastes 4:14
▸ Hear this chapter, lit word by wordFor out of prison he cometh to reign; whereas also he that is born in his kingdom becometh poor.
— Ecclesiastes 4:14, King James Version
In other translations
World English Bible (WEB)
For out of prison he came forth to be king; yes, even in his kingdom he was born poor.
American Standard Version (ASV)
For out of prison he came forth to be king; yea, even in his kingdom he was born poor.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
For from a house of prisoners he hath come out to reign, for even in his own kingdom he hath been poor.