Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

For out of prison he cometh to reign; whereas also he that is born in his kingdom becometh poor.

American Standard Version (ASV)

For out of prison he came forth to be king; yea, even in his kingdom he was born poor.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Because out of a prison the young man comes to be king, though by birth he was only a poor man in the kingdom.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

For out of the prison-house he came forth to reign, although he was born poor in his kingdom.

World English Bible (WEB)

For out of prison he came forth to be king; yes, even in his kingdom he was born poor.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

For from a house of prisoners he hath come out to reign, for even in his own kingdom he hath been poor.