Ecclesiastes 4:14

Translations

Modern

For the youth has come from the prison to the kingship, though he was born poor in his own kingdom.

Traditional

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

Literal

For from the house of bondage he came to be king, for even in his kingdom he was born poor.

Latin

Quod de carcere catenisque interdum quis egrediatur ad regnum; et alius, natus in regno, inopia consumatur.

Original

Hebrew

English

For the youth has come from the prison to the kingship, though he was born poor in his own kingdom.

Notes

Ecclesiastes 4:13–14

Better is a...wise youth: Wisdom is valuable because it helps in real-life situations.

Ecclesiastes 3:16–5:7

This section discusses various topics, such as justice, humans and animals, oppression, moderation, companionship, politics, and worship.

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Glossary

Book of Ecclesiastes

Topics

Rulers: Wicked South Africa

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