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Ecclesiastes 4:13 The Futility of Work

13 Advancement Is Meaningless
Better a poor but wise youth than an old but foolish king who no longer knows how to take warning.

Cross References for Ecclesiastes 4:13

Proverbs 17:2 - A wise servant will rule over a disgraceful son, and will share the inheritance as one of the b... Click to read the verse Proverbs 17:2 Click to read the verse Proverbs 17:2

Genesis 37:2 - This is the account of Jacob. Joseph, a young man of seventeen, was tending the flocks with his... Click to read the verse Genesis 37:2 Click to read the verse Genesis 37:2

Ecclesiastes 9:15-16 - Now there lived in that city a man poor but wise, and he saved the city by his wisdom. But nobo... Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 9:15-16 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 9:15-16

Ecclesiastes 9:15 - Now there lived in that city a man poor but wise, and he saved the city by his wisdom. But nobo... Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 9:15 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 9:15

2 Chronicles 25:16 - While he was still speaking, the king said to him, “Have we appointed you an adviser to the kin... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 25:16 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 25:16

2 Chronicles 30:2 - The king and his officials and the whole assembly in Jerusalem decided to celebrate the Passove... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 30:2 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 30:2

Proverbs 16:31 - Gray hair is a crown of splendor; it is attained by a righteous life. Click to read the verse Proverbs 16:31 Click to read the verse Proverbs 16:31

1 Kings 22:8 - The king of Israel answered Jehoshaphat, “There is still one man through whom we can inquire of... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 22:8 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 22:8

Proverbs 28:6 - Better a poor man whose walk is blameless than a rich man whose ways are perverse. Click to read the verse Proverbs 28:6 Click to read the verse Proverbs 28:6

Proverbs 12:15 - The way of a fool seems right to him, but a wise man listens to advice. Click to read the verse Proverbs 12:15 Click to read the verse Proverbs 12:15

Job 32:9 - It is not only the old who are wise, not only the aged who understand what is right. Click to read the verse Job 32:9 Click to read the verse Job 32:9

2 Chronicles 24:20-22 - Then the Spirit of God came upon Zechariah son of Jehoiada the priest. He stood before the peop... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 24:20-22 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 24:20-22

2 Chronicles 34:1 - Josiah’s Reforms Josiah was eight years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem th... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 34:1 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 34:1

Proverbs 19:1 - Better a poor man whose walk is blameless than a fool whose lips are perverse. Click to read the verse Proverbs 19:1 Click to read the verse Proverbs 19:1

2 Chronicles 16:9-10 - For the eyes of the Lord range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully ... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 16:9-10 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 16:9-10

Proverbs 28:15-16 - Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked man ruling over a helpless people. Click to read the verse Proverbs 28:15-16 Click to read the verse Proverbs 28:15-16