Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The youth may have come from prison to the kingship, or he may have been born in poverty within his kingdom. New Living Translation Such a youth could rise from poverty and succeed. He might even become king, though he has been in prison. English Standard Version For he went from prison to the throne, though in his own kingdom he had been born poor. Berean Standard Bible For the youth has come from the prison to the kingship, though he was born poor in his own kingdom. King James Bible For out of prison he cometh to reign; whereas also he that is born in his kingdom becometh poor. New King James Version For he comes out of prison to be king, Although he was born poor in his kingdom. New American Standard Bible for he has come out of prison to become king, even though he was born poor in his kingdom. NASB 1995 For he has come out of prison to become king, even though he was born poor in his kingdom. NASB 1977 For he has come out of prison to become king, even though he was born poor in his kingdom. Legacy Standard Bible For he has come out of prison to become king, even though he was born poor in his kingdom. Amplified Bible for the poor youth has [used his wisdom and] come out of prison to become king, even though he was born poor in his kingdom. Christian Standard Bible For he came from prison to be king, even though he was born poor in his kingdom. Holman Christian Standard Bible For he came from prison to be king, even though he was born poor in his kingdom. American Standard Version For out of prison he came forth to be king; yea, even in his kingdom he was born poor. Contemporary English Version Even if you were not born into the royal family and have been a prisoner and poor, you can still be king. English Revised Version For out of prison he came forth to be king; yea, even in his kingdom he was born poor. GOD'S WORD® Translation A young man came out of prison to rule as king, even though he had been born in poverty in that same kingdom. International Standard Version The former can come out of prison to reign, while the latter, even if born to kingship, may become poor. Majority Standard Bible For the youth has come from the prison to the kingship, though he was born poor in his own kingdom. NET Bible For he came out of prison to become king, even though he had been born poor in what would become his kingdom. New Heart English Bible For out of prison he came forth to be king; yes, even in his kingdom he was born poor. Webster's Bible Translation For out of prison he cometh to reign; whereas also he that is born in his kingdom becometh poor. World English Bible For out of prison he came out to be king; yes, even in his kingdom he was born poor. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionFor from a house of prisoners he has come out to reign, for even in his own kingdom he has been poor. Young's Literal Translation For from a house of prisoners he hath come out to reign, for even in his own kingdom he hath been poor. Smith's Literal Translation For from the house of those turning away he came forth to reign; for also he being born in his kingdom became poor. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBecause out of prison and chains sometimes a man cometh forth to a kingdom: and another born king is consumed with poverty. Catholic Public Domain Version For sometimes, one goes forth from prison and chains, to a kingdom, while another, born to kingly power, is consumed by need. New American Bible for from a prison house he came forth to reign; despite his kingship he was born poor. New Revised Standard Version One can indeed come out of prison to reign, even though born poor in the kingdom. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleOut of prison he has come to reign, because also in his own kingdom he had been born miserable. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Because from prison he goes forth to reign, for also in his kingdom he was born poor OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917For out of prison he came forth to be king; although in his kingdom he was born poor. Brenton Septuagint Translation For he shall come forth out of the house of the prisoners to reign, because he also that was in his kingdom has become poor. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Futility of Power13Better is a poor but wise youth than an old but foolish king who no longer knows how to take a warning. 14For the youth has come from the prison to the kingship, though he was born poor in his own kingdom. 15I saw that all who lived and walked under the sun followed this second one, the youth who succeeded the king.… Cross References 1 Samuel 2:8 He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap. He seats them among princes and bestows on them a throne of honor. For the foundations of the earth are the LORD’s, and upon them He has set the world. Psalm 113:7-8 He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the dump / to seat them with nobles, with the princes of His people. Genesis 41:14 So Pharaoh sent for Joseph, who was quickly brought out of the dungeon. After he had shaved and changed his clothes, he went in before Pharaoh. 1 Kings 11:28 Now Jeroboam was a mighty man of valor. So when Solomon noticed that the young man was industrious, he put him in charge of the whole labor force of the house of Joseph. 2 Samuel 7:8 Now then, you are to tell My servant David that this is what the LORD of Hosts says: I took you from the pasture, from following the flock, to be the ruler over My people Israel. Daniel 2:21 He changes the times and seasons; He removes kings and establishes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning. Job 5:11 He sets the lowly on high, so that mourners are lifted to safety. Proverbs 22:29 Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will be stationed in the presence of kings; he will not stand before obscure men. 1 Kings 16:2 “Even though I lifted you out of the dust and made you ruler over My people Israel, you have walked in the way of Jeroboam and have caused My people Israel to sin and to provoke Me to anger by their sins. 2 Chronicles 36:1 Then the people of the land took Jehoahaz son of Josiah and made him king in Jerusalem in place of his father. Matthew 23:12 For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted. Luke 1:52 He has brought down rulers from their thrones, but has exalted the humble. James 1:9-10 The brother in humble circumstances should exult in his high position. / But the one who is rich should exult in his low position, because he will pass away like a flower of the field. Philippians 2:7-9 but emptied Himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in human likeness. / And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to death—even death on a cross. / Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name above all names, 1 Corinthians 1:27-28 But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. / He chose the lowly and despised things of the world, and the things that are not, to nullify the things that are, Treasury of Scripture For out of prison he comes to reign; whereas also he that is born in his kingdom becomes poor. for out Genesis 41:14,33-44 Then Pharaoh sent and called Joseph, and they brought him hastily out of the dungeon: and he shaved himself, and changed his raiment, and came in unto Pharaoh… Job 5:11 To set up on high those that be low; that those which mourn may be exalted to safety. Psalm 113:7,8 He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth the needy out of the dunghill; … also 1 Kings 14:26,27 And he took away the treasures of the house of the LORD, and the treasures of the king's house; he even took away all: and he took away all the shields of gold which Solomon had made… 2 Kings 23:31-34 Jehoahaz was twenty and three years old when he began to reign; and he reigned three months in Jerusalem. And his mother's name was Hamutal, the daughter of Jeremiah of Libnah… 2 Kings 24:1,2,6,12 In his days Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came up, and Jehoiakim became his servant three years: then he turned and rebelled against him… Jump to Previous Although Birth Born Forth House Kingdom Kingship Poor Poverty Prison Prisoners Reign Throne Whereas Young YouthJump to Next Although Birth Born Forth House Kingdom Kingship Poor Poverty Prison Prisoners Reign Throne Whereas Young YouthEcclesiastes 4 1. vanity is increased unto men by oppression4. by envy 5. by idleness 7. by covetousness 9. by solitariness 13. by willfulness For he came from prison to be king This phrase highlights a dramatic reversal of fortune, a theme prevalent in biblical narratives. The Hebrew word for "prison" (בֵּית הָאֲסוּרִים, "beit ha'asurim") can also mean a place of confinement or restriction. Historically, this evokes the account of Joseph, who rose from the depths of an Egyptian prison to become second in command to Pharaoh (Genesis 41:14-41). This transformation from prisoner to king underscores the sovereignty of God in elevating individuals according to His divine purpose, regardless of their circumstances. It serves as a reminder that God can lift the humble and oppressed to positions of influence and authority, reflecting His power to change lives dramatically. even though he was born poor in his kingdom Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Forכִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction [the youth] came יָצָ֣א (yā·ṣā) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim from prison מִבֵּ֥ית (mib·bêṯ) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1004: A house to be king, לִמְלֹ֑ךְ (lim·lōḵ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 4427: To reign, inceptively, to ascend the throne, to induct into royalty, to take counsel even though כִּ֛י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction he was born נוֹלַ֥ד (nō·w·laḏ) Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3205: To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage poor רָֽשׁ׃ (rāš) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 7326: To be in want or poor in his kingdom. בְּמַלְכוּת֖וֹ (bə·mal·ḵū·ṯōw) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 4438: Royalty, royal power, reign, kingdom Links Ecclesiastes 4:14 NIVEcclesiastes 4:14 NLT Ecclesiastes 4:14 ESV Ecclesiastes 4:14 NASB Ecclesiastes 4:14 KJV Ecclesiastes 4:14 BibleApps.com Ecclesiastes 4:14 Biblia Paralela Ecclesiastes 4:14 Chinese Bible Ecclesiastes 4:14 French Bible Ecclesiastes 4:14 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Ecclesiastes 4:14 For out of prison he came forth (Ecclesiast. 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