Ecclesiastes 6:8

New English Translation

So what advantage does a wise man have over a fool? And what advantage does a pauper gain by knowing how to survive?

Cross References

Genesis 17:1

When Abram was 99 years old, the Lord appeared to him and said, “I am the sovereign God. Walk before me and be blameless.

Psalm 101:2

I will walk in the way of integrity. When will you come to me? I will conduct my business with integrity in the midst of my palace.

Psalm 116:9

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

Proverbs 19:1

Better is a poor person who walks in his integrity than one who is perverse in his speech and is a fool.

Ecclesiastes 5:11

When someone’s prosperity increases, those who consume it also increase; so what does its owner gain, except that he gets to see it with his eyes?

Ecclesiastes 6:9

It is better to be content with what the eyes can see than for one’s heart always to crave more. This continual longing is futile – like chasing the wind.

Luke 1:6

They were both righteous in the sight of God, following all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blamelessly.

1 Timothy 6:17

Command those who are rich in this world’s goods not to be haughty or to set their hope on riches, which are uncertain, but on God who richly provides us with all things for our enjoyment.