Many kings have sat down upon the ground; and one that was never thought of hath worn the crown.
GNV1560
Sirach 11:5
Many tyrants haue sit downe vpon the earth, & the vnlikelie hathe worne the crowne.
Parallel Translations
Many kings have sat down upon the ground; and one that was never thought of has worn the crown.
Many kings have sat down upon the ground; and one that was never thought of hath worn the crown.
Many kings have sat down upon the ground, but one who was never thought of has worn a crown.