Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

and those riches perish by evil adventure; and if he hath begotten a son, there is nothing in his hand.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

As he came from his mother at birth, so does he go again; he gets from his work no reward which he may take away in his hand.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

or those riches perish by some evil circumstance, and if he have begotten a son, there is nothing in his hand.

World English Bible (WEB)

Those riches perish by misfortune, and if he has fathered a son, there is nothing in his hand.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

And that wealth hath been lost in an evil business, and he hath begotten a son and there is nothing in his hand!