Ecclesiastes 4:13

Easy To Read Version

A young leader that is poor but wise is better than a king that is old but foolish. That old king does not listen to warnings.

Cross References

Genesis 37:2

This is the story of Jacob’s family.

1 Kings 22:8

King Ahab answered, “There is one other prophet. His name is Micaiah son of Imlah. But I hate him. When he speaks for the Lord, he never says anything good for me. He always says things that I don’t like.”

2 Chronicles 25:16

When the prophet spoke, Amaziah said to the prophet, “We never made you an adviser to the king! Be quiet! If you don’t be quiet, you will be killed.” The prophet became quiet, but then said, “God really has decided to destroy you. Why? Because you did those bad things and didn’t listen to my advice.”

Proverbs 19:1

It is better to be poor and honest than to be a fool that tells lies and cheats people.

Proverbs 28:6

It is better to be poor but honest than to be rich and evil.

Ecclesiastes 4:12

An enemy might be able to defeat one person, but that enemy can’t defeat two people. \{And three people are even stronger. They are like\} a rope that has three parts wrapped together—it is very hard to break.