Ecclesiastes 5:14

Ecclesiastes 5:14 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

14or wealth lost through some misfortune,
so that when they have children
there is nothing left for them to inherit.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

14When that wealth was lost through bad business and he had fathered a son, then there was nothing 5:14 Lit in his handto support him.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

14When 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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Amplified Bible (AMP)

14For 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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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

14or wealth lost in a failed venture, so when that man has a son there is nothing to pass on.

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

14It’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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