Ecclesiastes 6:8

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

In the same way a wise person is no better than a fool is. It is better to be a poor person who knows how to accept life as it is.

Cross References

Proverbs 19:1

It is better to be poor and honest than to be a liar and a fool.

1 Timothy 6:17

Give this command to those who are rich with the things of this world. Tell them not to be proud. Tell them to hope in God, not their money. Money cannot be trusted, but God takes care of us richly. He gives us everything to enjoy.

Luke 1:6

Zechariah and Elizabeth were both good people who pleased God. They did everything the Lord commanded, always following his instructions completely.

Ecclesiastes 5:11

The more wealth people have, the more “friends” they have to help spend it. So the rich really gain nothing. They can only look at their wealth.

Psalm 116:9

I will continue to serve the Lord in the land of the living.

Psalm 101:2

I will be careful to live a pure life. I will live in my house with complete honesty. When will you come to me?

Genesis 17:1

When Abram was 99 years old, the Lord appeared to him. He said, “I am God All-Powerful. Obey me and live the right way.

Ecclesiastes 6:9

It is better to be happy with what you have than to always want more and more. Always wanting more and more is useless. It is like trying to catch the wind.