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

or wealth lost in a failed venture, so when that man has a son there is nothing to pass on.

And that wealth hath been lost in an evil business, and he hath begotten a son and there is nothing in his hand!

or those riches perish by some evil circumstance, and if he have begotten a son, there is nothing in his hand.