Ecclesiastes 9:4

New King James Version

But for him who is joined to all the living there is hope, for a living dog is better than a dead lion.

Cross References

Job 27:8

For what is the hope of the hypocrite, Though he may gain much, If God takes away his life?

Ecclesiastes 9:3

This is an evil in all that is done under the sun: that one thing happens to all. Truly the hearts of the sons of men are full of evil; madness is in their hearts while they live, and after that they go to the dead.

Ecclesiastes 9:5

For the living know that they will die; But the dead know nothing, And they have no more reward, For the memory of them is forgotten.

Isaiah 38:18

For Sheol cannot thank You, Death cannot praise You; Those who go down to the pit cannot hope for Your truth.