Ecclesiastes 4:13

New Living Translation

It is better to be a poor but wise youth than an old and foolish king who refuses all advice.

Cross References

Genesis 37:2

This is the account of Jacob and his family. When Joseph was seventeen years old, he often tended his father’s flocks. He worked for his half brothers, the sons of his father’s wives Bilhah and Zilpah. But Joseph reported to his father some of the bad things his brothers were doing.

1 Kings 22:8

The king of Israel replied to Jehoshaphat, “There is one more man who could consult the Lord for us, but I hate him. He never prophesies anything but trouble for me! His name is Micaiah son of Imlah.” Jehoshaphat replied, “That’s not the way a king should talk! Let’s hear what he has to say.”

2 Chronicles 25:16

But the king interrupted him and said, “Since when have I made you the king’s counselor? Be quiet now before I have you killed!” So the prophet stopped with this warning: “I know that God has determined to destroy you because you have done this and have refused to accept my counsel.”

Proverbs 19:1

Better to be poor and honest than to be dishonest and a fool.

Proverbs 28:6

Better to be poor and honest than to be dishonest and rich.

Ecclesiastes 4:12

A person standing alone can be attacked and defeated, but two can stand back-to-back and conquer. Three are even better, for a triple-braided cord is not easily broken.

Ecclesiastes 7:19

One wise person is stronger than ten leading citizens of a town!