NET Bible
"For he came out of prison to become king, even though he had been born poor in what would become his kingdom."
— Ecclesiastes 4:14, NET Bible
“For out of prison he cometh to reign; whereas also he that is born in his kingdom becometh poor.”
“For out of prison he came forth to be king; yea, even in his kingdom he was born poor. ”
“For out of prison he came forth to be king; yes, even in his kingdom he was born poor.”
“Because out of prison and chains sometimes a man cometh forth to a kingdom: and another born king is consumed with poverty.”
“Because out of a prison the young man comes to be king, though by birth he was only a poor man in the kingdom.”
“For out of prison he cometh to reign; whereas also he that is born in his kingdom becometh poor.”
Furthermore, if two lie down together, they can keep each other warm, but how can one person keep warm by himself?
Although an assailant may overpower one person, two can withstand him. Moreover, a three-stranded cord is not quickly broken.
Labor Motivated by Prestige-Seeking A poor but wise youth is better than an old and foolish king who no longer knows how to receive advice.
For he came out of prison to become king, even though he had been born poor in what would become his kingdom.
I considered all the living who walk on earth, as well as the successor who would arise in his place.
There is no end to all the people nor to the past generations, yet future generations will not rejoice in him. This also is profitless and like chasing the wind.