Ecclesiastes 5:14

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

That wealth was lost in a bad venture, so when he fathered a son, he was empty-handed.

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

When that wealth was lost through bad business and he had fathered a son, then there was nothing to support him.

or wealth lost through some misfortune, so that when they have children there is nothing left for them to inherit.

But those riches perish through misfortune; When he begets a son, there is nothing in his hand.

Money is put into risky investments that turn sour, and everything is lost. In the end, there is nothing left to pass on to one’s children.

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