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Those riches perish by misfortune, and if he has fathered a son, there is nothing in his hand.
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Wealth is Fleeting
Commentators explain that the phrase "evil adventure" (or "evil travail") refers to the precarious nature of wealth. Riches can be lost through unsuccessful business ventures, accidents, or other unfortunate circumstances. This verse underscores the biblical theme that earthly treasures are temporary and not a secure foundation for one's life.
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Ecclesiastes
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Evil travail - Adverse accident, or unsuccessful employment (Ecclesiastes 4:8).
19th Century
Anglican
Evil travail.— Unsuccessful business.
Nothing in his hand.— The same words occur in a lit…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But those riches perish by evil travail Or, "by an evil business or affair" F14. That is, such riches as are n…
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