Verse (Click for Chapter) New Revised Standard Version One can indeed come out of prison to reign, even though born poor in the kingdom. Contemporary English Version New American Bible Douay-Rheims Bible Treasury of Scripture Knowledge Because out of prison and chains sometimes a man cometh forth to a kingdom: and another born king is consumed with poverty. for out Genesis 41:14,33-44 Forthwith at the king's command Joseph was brought out of the prison, and they shaved him: and changing his apparel brought him in to him. . . . Job 5:11 Who setteth up the humble on high, and comforteth with health those that mourn. Psalm 113:7,8 Raising up the needy from the earth, and lifting up the poor out of the dunghill: . . . also 1 Kings 14:26,27 And he took away the treasures of the house of the Lord, and the king's treasures, and carried all off: as also the shields of gold which Solomon had made: . . . 2 Kings 23:31-34 Joachaz was three and twenty years old when he began to reign, and he reigned three months in Jerusalem: the name of his mother was Amital, the daughter of Jeremias, of Lobna. . . . 2 Kings 24:1,2,6,12 In his days Nabuchodonosor, king of Babylon came up, and Joakim became his servant three years: then again he rebelled against him. . . . 2 Kings 25:7,27-30 And he slew the sons of Sedecias before his face, and he put out his eyes, and bound him with chains, and brought him to Babylon. . . . Lamentations 4:20 Res. The breath of our mouth, Christ the Lord, is taken in our sins: to whom we said: Under thy shadow we shall live among the Gentiles. Daniel 4:31 Now at the end of the days, I, Nabuchodonosor, lifted up my eyes to heaven, and my sense was restored to me: and I blessed the most High, and I praised and glorified him that liveth for ever: for his power is an everlasting power, and his kingdom is to all generations. Context The Futility of Power13Better is a child that is poor and wise, than a king that is old and foolish, who knoweth not to foresee for hereafter. 14Because out of prison and chains sometimes a man cometh forth to a kingdom: and another born king is consumed with poverty.15I saw all men living, that walk under the sun with the second young man, who shall rise up in his place.… Cross References Genesis 41:14 Forthwith at the king's command Joseph was brought out of the prison, and they shaved him: and changing his apparel brought him in to him. Genesis 41:41 And again Pharao said to Joseph: Behold, I have appointed thee over the whole land of Egypt. Ecclesiastes 4:15 I saw all men living, that walk under the sun with the second young man, who shall rise up in his place. 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 YouthLinks Ecclesiastes 4:14 NIVEcclesiastes 4:14 NLT Ecclesiastes 4:14 ESV Ecclesiastes 4:14 NASB Ecclesiastes 4:14 Bible Apps Ecclesiastes 4:14 Biblia Paralela Ecclesiastes 4:14 Chinese Bible Ecclesiastes 4:14 French Bible Ecclesiastes 4:14 German Bible Alphabetical: become been born come even For from has have he his in king kingdom kingship may of or out poor poverty prison The though to was within youth OT Poetry: Ecclesiastes 4:14 For out of prison he came forth (Ecclesiast. Ec Ecc Eccles.) Bible Study Resources, Dictionary, Concordance and Search Tools |