World English Bible

Ecclesiastes 4:13

“Better is a poor and wise youth than an old and foolish king who doesn't know how to receive admonition any more.”

Verse in context — Ecclesiastes 4

Again, if two lie together, then they have warmth; but how can one keep warm alone?

If a man prevails against one who is alone, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.

Better is a poor and wise youth than an old and foolish king who doesn't know how to receive admonition any more.

For out of prison he came forth to be king; yes, even in his kingdom he was born poor.

I saw all the living who walk under the sun, that they were with the youth, the other, who succeeded him.

Reflections on life’s meaning and the pursuit of lasting purpose in God.