Ecclesiastes 4:15
“I considered all the liuing which walke vnder the sunne, with the second child that shall stand vp in his stead.”
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Ecclesiastes 4:15 Context
13¶ Better is a poore and a wise child, then an old and foolish king who will no more be admonished. 14For out of prison hee commeth to raigne, whereas also he that is borne in his kingdome, becommeth poore. 15I considered all the liuing which walke vnder the sunne, with the second child that shall stand vp in his stead. 16There is no end of all the people, euen of all that haue beene before them: they also that come after, shall not reioyce in him: surely this also is vanitie, and vexation of spirit.
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Other Translations
I considered all the living which walk under the sun, with the second child that shall stand up in his stead.
- King James Version
I have seen all the living under the sun throng to the side of the second lad who replaces him.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
I saw all the living that walk under the sun, that they were with the youth, the second, that stood up in his stead.
- American Standard Version (1901)
I saw all the living under the sun round the young man who was to be ruler in place of the king.
- Basic English Bible
I saw all the living that walk under the sun, with the child, the second, that should stand up in his stead.
- Darby Bible
I considered all the living who walk under the sun, with the second child that shall stand up in his stead.
- Webster's Bible
I saw all the living who walk under the sun, that they were with the youth, the other, who succeeded him.
- World English Bible
I have seen all the living, who are walking under the sun, with the second youth who doth stand in his place;
- Youngs Literal Bible
I saw all the living that walk under the sun, that they were with the child, the second, that was to stand up in his stead.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version
I have seen all the living under the sun throng to the side of the second lad who replaces him.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
I saw all the living that walk under the sun, that they were with the youth, the second, that stood up in his stead.
- American Standard Version (1901)
I saw all the living under the sun round the young man who was to be ruler in place of the king.
- Basic English Bible
I saw all the living that walk under the sun, with the child, the second, that should stand up in his stead.
- Darby Bible
I considered all the living who walk under the sun, with the second child that shall stand up in his stead.
- Webster's Bible
I saw all the living who walk under the sun, that they were with the youth, the other, who succeeded him.
- World English Bible
I have seen all the living, who are walking under the sun, with the second youth who doth stand in his place;
- Youngs Literal Bible
I saw all the living that walk under the sun, that they were with the child, the second, that was to stand up in his stead.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Ecclesiastes 4:15
4:15 I considered - The general disposition of common people, in all kingdoms, that they are fickle and inconstant. With the second child - This may be understood of the king's child, or son and heir, called second, in respect of his father, whose successor he is. Stand up - Arise to reign.