Ecclesiastes 4:13

New King James Version

Better a poor and wise youth Than an old and foolish king who will be admonished no more.

Cross References

Genesis 37:2

This is the history of Jacob. Joseph, being seventeen years old, was feeding the flock with his brothers. And the lad was with the sons of Bilhah and the sons of Zilpah, his father’s wives; and Joseph brought a bad report of them to his father.

1 Kings 22:8

So the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, “There is still one man, Micaiah the son of Imlah, by whom we may inquire of the Lord; but I hate him, because he does not prophesy good concerning me, but evil.” And Jehoshaphat said, “Let not the king say such things!”

2 Chronicles 25:16

So it was, as he talked with him, that the king said to him, “Have we made you the king’s counselor? Cease! Why should you be killed?” Then the prophet ceased, and said, “I know that God has determined to destroy you, because you have done this and have not heeded my advice.”

Proverbs 19:1

Better is the poor who walks in his integrity Than one who is perverse in his lips, and is a fool.

Proverbs 28:6

Better is the poor who walks in his integrity Than one perverse in his ways, though he be rich.

Ecclesiastes 4:12

Though one may be overpowered by another, two can withstand him. And a threefold cord is not quickly broken.

Ecclesiastes 7:19

Wisdom strengthens the wise More than ten rulers of the city.