Ecclesiastes 4:14

For out of prison hee commeth to raigne, whereas also he that is borne in his kingdome, becommeth poore.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

For he has come out of prison to become king, even though he was born poor in his kingdom.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

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

For out of the prison-house he came forth to reign, although he was born poor in his kingdom.
- Darby 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

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.