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Ecclesiastes 4:13
Bible Versions
¶ Better [is] a poor and a wise child than an old and foolish king, who will no more be admonished.
Better a youth who is poor but wise than a king who is old but foolish, no longer willing to listen to advice.
Better is a poor but wise youth than an old but foolish king who no longer knows how to take a warning.
Better is a poor and wise youth than an old and foolish king, who knoweth not how to receive admonition any more.
Note: Commentary is generated by AI with a directive for Biblical fidelity. Always rely on the Holy Spirit for discernment. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.