Ecclesiastes 4:13
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King James Version (modern wording)
Better is a poor and a wise child than an old and foolish king, who will no more be admonished.
Ecclesiastes 4:13 (KJV)
American Standard Version
Better is a poor and wise youth than an old and foolish king, who knoweth not how to receive admonition any more.
Ecclesiastes 4:13 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
Better is a poor but wise youth than an old but foolish king who no longer knows how to take a warning.
Ecclesiastes 4:13 (BSB)
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What does Ecclesiastes 4:13 say?
Ecclesiastes 4:13 in modern King James wording reads: "Better is a poor and a wise child than an old and foolish king, who will no more be admonished."
Where is Ecclesiastes 4:13 found in the Bible?
Ecclesiastes 4:13 is verse 13 of chapter 4 of the book of Ecclesiastes, in the Old Testament. Ecclesiastes has 12 chapters.
Which translations of Ecclesiastes 4:13 can I read here?
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