Ecclesiastes 4:13

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

You may be poor and young. But if you are wise, you are better off than a foolish old king who won't listen to advice.

Cross References

Genesis 37:2

and this is the story of his family. When Jacob's son Joseph was seventeen years old, he took care of the sheep with his brothers, the sons of Bilhah and Zilpah. But he was always telling his father all sorts of bad things about his brothers.

1 Kings 22:8

“We could ask Micaiah son of Imlah,” Ahab said. “But I hate Micaiah. He always has bad news for me.” “Don't say that!” Jehoshaphat replied.

2 Chronicles 25:16

But before the prophet finished speaking, Amaziah interrupted and said, “You're not one of my advisers! Don't say another word, or I'll have you killed.” The prophet stopped. But then he added, “First you sinned and now you've ignored my warning. It's clear that God has decided to punish you!”

Proverbs 19:1

It's better to be poor and live right than to be a stupid liar.

Proverbs 28:6

It's better to be poor and live right, than to be rich and dishonest.

Ecclesiastes 4:12

Someone might be able to beat up one of you, but not both of you. As the saying goes, “A rope made from three strands of cord is hard to break.”

Ecclesiastes 7:19

Wisdom will make you stronger than the ten most powerful leaders in your city.