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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

or wealth lost in a failed venture, so when that man has a son there is nothing to pass on.

World English Bible (WEB)

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

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)

And I saw the destruction of his wealth by an evil chance; and when he became the father of a son he had nothing in his hand.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Las cuales se pierden en malas ocupaciones, y á los hijos que engendraron nada les queda en la mano.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Otro grave problema he observado por doquier: se invierten los ahorros en negocios arriesgados que fracasan, y pronto no queda nada para dejar a los hijos.

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