Other translations
New Catholic Bible
Many kings have been forced to sit on the ground, while others who were never considered worthy of respect have worn a crown.
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
Many kings have had to sit on the ground, but one who was never thought of has worn a crown.
Good News Translation®
Many are the kings who have ended their careers sitting on the ground, while their crowns were worn by those no one had heard of before.
Wycliffe Bible
Many tyrants have set in (or upon) (a) throne; and a man of whom was no supposing bare the diadem.
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
Many kings have had to sit on the ground, but one who was never thought of has worn a crown.
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
Many oppressed have sat upon a throne, and one whom no one expected has worn a crown.
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition
Many kings have had to sit on the ground, but one who was never thought of has worn a crown.
Common English Bible © 2011
Many tyrants have sat on the ground, and one who was never expected to rule has worn a crown.
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
Many are the oppressed who rise to the throne; some that none would consider wear a crown.
Revised Standard Version
Many kings have had to sit on the ground, but one who was never thought of has worn a crown.
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised
Many kings have had to sit on the ground, but one who was never thought of has worn a crown.