Ecclesiastes 9:4

The Scriptures 1998

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

Cross References

Job 27:8

For what is the expectancy of the defiled one, when He does cut off, when Eloah takes away his life?

Ecclesiastes 9:3

This is an evil in all that is done under the sun: there is one event to all. Truly the hearts of the sons of men are filled with evil, and madness is in their hearts while they live, and then – to the dead!

Ecclesiastes 9:5

For the living know that they shall die, but the dead know naught, nor do they have any more reward, for their remembrance is forgotten.

Isaiah 38:18

“For the grave does not thank You, nor death praise You; those who go down to the pit do not watch for Your truth.