Ecclesiastes 4:14
“For out of prison he cometh to reign; whereas also he that is born in his kingdom becometh poor.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
For out of prison he cometh to reign,.... That is, this is sometimes the case of a poor and wise child; he rises out of…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Ecclesiastes 4:13-16
These verses set forth the vanity of earthly prosperity even on a throne. Opinion as to their application is chiefly…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Ecclesiastes 4:13-16
Solomon was himself a king, and therefore may be allowed to speak more freely than another concerning the vanity of…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
For out of prison he cometh to reign The pronouns are ambiguous in the Hebrew as in English, and the clauses have…
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