Ecclesiastes 4:14
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I saw a youth just like this start with nothing and go from rags to riches,
Copyright 2005 Eugene H. Peterson.
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ESVEnglish Standard Version
For he went from prison to the throne, though in his own kingdom he had been born poor.
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NIVNew International Version (2011)
The youth may have come from prison to the kingship, or he may have been born in poverty within his kingdom.
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CSBChristian Standard Bible
For he came from prison to be king, even though he was born poor in his kingdom.
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NLTNew Living Translation
Such a youth could rise from poverty and succeed. He might even become king, though he has been in prison.
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LEBThe Lexham English Bible
For he came out of the prison house to reign, since he was born poor in his kingdom.
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KJV 1900King James Version
For out of prison he cometh to reign; whereas also he that is born in his kingdom becometh poor.
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