Ecclesiastes 4:14

The former can come out of prison to reign, while the latter, even if born to kingship, may become poor.

Genesis 41:14

Pharoah sent word to summon Joseph quickly from the dungeon, so they shaved his beard, changed his clothes, and then sent him straight to Pharaoh.

Genesis 41:33-44

Therefore let Pharaoh select a wise, discerning person to place in charge over the land of Egypt.

1 Kings 14:26-27

He stripped the LORD's Temple and the royal palace of their treasures. He took everything, even the gold shields that Solomon had made.

2 Kings 23:31-34

The people of the land took Josiah's son Jehoahaz, anointed him, and installed him as king in his father's place. Jehoahaz was 23 years old when he became king. He reigned three months in Jerusalem. His mother's name was Hamutal. She was the daughter of Jeremiah of Libnah.

2 Kings 24:1-2

During his lifetime, King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon attacked Jehoiakim, who became his vassal for three years, after which he turned against Nebuchadnezzar and rebelled.

2 Kings 24:6

Jehoiakim died, as did his ancestors, and his son Jehoiachin became king in his place.

2 Kings 24:12

King Jehoiachin of Judah surrendered to the king of Babylon (as did his mother, his servants, his princes, and his officers) during the eighth year of his reign.

2 Kings 25:7

They executed Zedekiah's sons in his presence, blinded Zedekiah, bound him with bronze chains, and transported him to Babylon.

2 Kings 25:27-30

Later on, after King Jehoiachin of Judah had been in exile for 37 years, on the twenty-seventh day of the twelfth month, during the first year of his reign, King Evil-merodach of Babylon released King Jehoiachin of Judah from prison.

Job 5:11

He sets the lowly on high, and lifts those who mourn to safety.

Psalm 113:7-8

He lifts the poor person from the dust, raising the needy from the trash pile

Lamentations 4:20

The LORD's anointed, the breath of our life, was captured in their pits. About him we had said, "Under his protection we will survive among the nations."

Daniel 4:31

As these words were being spoken by the king, a voice came out of heaven: "King Nebuchadnezzar, this is declared to you:

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Summary

For out of prison he cometh to reign; whereas also he that is born in his kingdom becometh poor.

Bible References

For out

Genesis 41:14
Pharoah sent word to summon Joseph quickly from the dungeon, so they shaved his beard, changed his clothes, and then sent him straight to Pharaoh.
Job 5:11
He sets the lowly on high, and lifts those who mourn to safety.
Psalm 113:7
He lifts the poor person from the dust, raising the needy from the trash pile

Also

1 Kings 14:26
He stripped the LORD's Temple and the royal palace of their treasures. He took everything, even the gold shields that Solomon had made.
2 Kings 23:31
The people of the land took Josiah's son Jehoahaz, anointed him, and installed him as king in his father's place. Jehoahaz was 23 years old when he became king. He reigned three months in Jerusalem. His mother's name was Hamutal. She was the daughter of Jeremiah of Libnah.
2 Kings 24:1
During his lifetime, King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon attacked Jehoiakim, who became his vassal for three years, after which he turned against Nebuchadnezzar and rebelled.
2 Kings 25:7
They executed Zedekiah's sons in his presence, blinded Zedekiah, bound him with bronze chains, and transported him to Babylon.
Lamentations 4:20
The LORD's anointed, the breath of our life, was captured in their pits. About him we had said, "Under his protection we will survive among the nations."
Daniel 4:31
As these words were being spoken by the king, a voice came out of heaven: "King Nebuchadnezzar, this is declared to you:

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