Eccl.5.14

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Eccl.5.14

But those riches perish by evil travail: and he begetteth a son, and there is nothing in his hand.

Eccl.5.14

And then loses it all in a bad business deal. He fathered a child but hasn't a cent left to give him.

Eccl.5.14

or wealth lost through some misfortune, so that when he has a son there is nothing left for him.

Eccl.5.14

But those riches perish through misfortune; When he begets a son, there is nothing in his hand.

Eccl.5.14

or they are put into risky investments that turn sour, and everything is lost. In the end, there is nothing left to pass on to one's children.