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14 or wealth lost through some misfortune,
so that when they have children
there is nothing left for them to inherit.
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14 When that wealth was lost through bad business and he had fathered a son, then there was nothing 5:14 Lit in his hand to support him.
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14 When those riches were lost through a bad investment and he had fathered a son, then there was nothing to support him.
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14 For when those riches are lost in bad investments and he becomes the father of a son, then there is nothing in his hand [for the support of the child].
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14 or wealth lost in a failed venture, so when that man has a son there is nothing to pass on.
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14 It’s also when wealth is lost
because of an unwise business deal.
Then there won’t be anything left
for the owners’ children.
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