Ecclesiastes 9:4

God's Word

But all who are among the living have hope, because a living dog is better than a dead lion.

Cross References

Job 27:8

After all, what hope does the godless person have when he is cut off, when God takes away his life?

Ecclesiastes 9:3

This is the tragedy of everything that happens under the sun: Everyone shares the same destiny. Moreover, the hearts of mortals are full of evil. Madness is in their hearts while they are still alive. After that, they join the dead.

Ecclesiastes 9:5

The living know that they will die, but the dead don’t know anything. There is no more reward for the dead when the memory of them has faded.

Isaiah 38:18

Sheol doesn’t thank you! Death doesn’t praise you! Those who go down to the pit cannot expect you to be faithful.