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For out of prison he cometh to reign; whereas also he that is born in his kingdom becometh poor.
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American Standard Version
For out of prison he came forth to be king; yea, even in his kingdom he was born poor.
Christian Standard Bible
For he came from prison to be king, even though he was born poor in his kingdom.
English Standard Version
For he went from prison to the throne, though in his own kingdom he had been born poor.
New American Standard Bible
for he has come out of prison to become king, even though he was born poor in his kingdom.
New International Version
The youth may have come from prison to the kingship, or he may have been born in poverty within his kingdom.
New King James Version
For he comes out of prison to be king, Although he was born poor in his kingdom.
New Living Translation
Such a youth could rise from poverty and succeed. He might even become king, though he has been in prison.
World English Bible
For out of prison he came out to be king; yes, even in his kingdom he was born poor.