Find a specific verse in the 1611 Bible:
1611 Bible BooksEcclesiastes 4:14 (1611 King James Bible)
Viewing the 1611 King James Version. Click to switch to standard King James Version of Ecclesiastes 4:14
For out of prison hee commeth to raigne, whereas also he that is borne in his kingdome, becommeth poore.
- 1611 King James Bible
Other Translations of Ecclesiastes 4:14
For out of prison he cometh to reign; whereas also [he that is] born in his kingdom becometh poor.
- King James Version (Pure Cambridge 'Authorized Version')
For out of prison he came forth to be king; yea, even in his kingdom he was born poor.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Because out of a prison the young man comes to be king, though by birth he was only a poor man in the kingdom.
- Basic English Bible
Because out of a prison the young man comes to be king, though by birth he was only a poor man in the kingdom.
- Darby Bible
Because out of prison and chains sometimes a man cometh forth to a kingdom: and another born king is consumed with poverty.
- Douay Rheims Bible
For out of prison he cometh to reign; whereas also he that is born in his kingdom becometh poor.
- Webster's Bible
For out of prison he came forth to be king; yes, even in his kingdom he was born poor.
- World English Bible
For from a house of prisoners he hath come out to reign, for even in his own kingdom he hath been poor.
- Youngs Literal Bible
For out of prison he came forth to be king; although in his kingdom he was born poor.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
< Read the whole chapter of Ecclesiastes 4
< Read the entire book of Ecclesiastes
View Wesley's Notes for Ecclesiastes 4:14
4:14 For he - The poor and wise child is often advanced to the highest dignity. Whereas - That old king is deprived of his kingdom.
What Do You Think of Ecclesiastes 4:14?
Share your own thoughts or commentary here...