Nehr · Ecclesiastes 4

Ecclesiastes 4:14

For out of prison he cometh to reign; whereas also he that is born in his kingdom becometh poor.

Ecclesiastes 4:14, King James Version
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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.

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