But those riches perish through misfortune; When he begets a son, there is nothing in his hand.
Ecclesiastes 5:14
Surrounding context
5:13 There is a severe evil which I have seen under the sun: Riches kept for their owner to his hurt.
5:14 But those riches perish through misfortune; When he begets a son, there is nothing in his hand.
5:15 As he came from his mother's womb, naked shall he return, To go as he came; And he shall take nothing from his labor Which he may carry away in his hand.