Ecclesiastes 4:15

I behelde all the liuing, which walke vnder the sunne, with the second childe, which shall stand vp in his place.

Geneva Bible 1599

In The King James Version

I considered all the living which walk under the sun, with the second child that shall stand up in his stead.

In Context

14For out of the prison he commeth forth to reigne: when as he that is borne in his kingdome, is made poore.

16There is none ende of all the people, nor of all that were before them, and they that come after, shall not reioyce in him: surely this is also vanitie and vexation of spirit.

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Cross References

2 Samuel 15:6And on this maner did Absalom to al Israel, that came to the King for iudgement: so Absalom stale the hearts of the men of Israel.

Matthew Henry on Ecclesiastes 4:14-16

The Advantages of Society. 13 Better is a poor and a wise child than an old and foolish king, who will no more be admonished. 14 For out of prison he cometh to reign; whereas also he that is born in his kingdom becometh poor. 15 I considered all the living which walk under the sun, with the second child that shall stand up in his stead. 16 There is no end of all the people, even of all that have been before them: they also that come after shall not rejoice in him. Surely this also is vanity and vexation of spirit.… Read the whole commentary →

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